Solijonova Sehriyo 1


DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15174972

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REVIEW: 

This scholarly article presents a well-structured and comparative study of the historical (diachronic) and contemporary (synchronic) development of two distinct languages—English and Uzbek. The author explores both linguistic systems through sociocultural, political, and technological lenses, demonstrating a clear grasp of linguistic evolution and globalization.


Strengths:

  1. Balanced Comparative Framework
    The article draws well-defined parallels between the evolutionary phases of English and Uzbek, effectively highlighting external influences such as colonization, script reform, and globalization.

  2. Theoretical Foundation
    The use of prominent scholars like Ferdinand de Saussure, David Crystal, and Baugh & Cable adds theoretical rigor. The diachronic and synchronic distinction is applied correctly and consistently throughout.

  3. Cultural and Political Sensitivity
    The author carefully addresses how different socio-political systems (e.g., the Norman Conquest, Soviet Union) impacted the respective languages’ vocabulary, usage, and identity.

  4. Methodological Clarity
    The paper employs a multi-method approach (historical, sociolinguistic, corpus-based) that reinforces the credibility of its findings. The integration of both qualitative and quantitative analysis adds depth.

  5. Timely Relevance
    Topics such as language digitalization, globalization, and the role of English as a lingua franca make this work especially relevant for current studies in applied linguistics and language policy.


Areas for Improvement:

  • Empirical Examples
    While the theoretical background is strong, adding specific linguistic examples or corpus data (e.g., common borrowed words, syntax shifts) would enhance analytical depth.

  • Visual Elements
    Charts or timelines showing linguistic changes across historical stages for both languages could help readers better grasp the temporal structure.

  • Minor Language Polishing
    A few grammatical or stylistic refinements (such as sentence variety and punctuation) would improve overall readability.


Conclusion:

This article represents a meaningful contribution to comparative historical linguistics and sociolinguistic studies. It reflects the author's strong research skills and interdisciplinary thinking, offering valuable insights for linguists, educators, and policymakers alike.