Linguistic Perspective Research Articles

Analyzing Cognitive Bias in Language: A Linguistic Perspective on Fox News and CNN

This study examines cognitive bias in news language by analyzing the reporting styles of Fox News and CNN, particularly in their coverage of the United States Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action. Despite the journalistic principle of objectivity, both news outlets demonstrate media bias through various linguistic and rhetorical techniques. By comparing articles from these two networks, this study identifies four key areas of bias: title framing, selective opinions, statistical representation, and quotation choices. The study highlights how Fox News tends to employ more aggressive language targeting Democrats, whereas CNN presents viewpoints that align with its left-leaning audience while maintaining a more professional tone. Furthermore, the study discusses instances where both outlets have produced relatively unbiased reports, demonstrating that neutrality in media is achievable. Ultimately, the research underscores the importance of critical media literacy in discerning bias and forming well-informed opinions.

Cross-cultural adaptability of linguistic and cultural barriers among EFL student-researchers during international collaboration

Researchers and academic writers must adapt to foreign cultures by configuring their linguistic and cultural perspectives, helping them manage every challenge properly. This study explored the ecological perspective of cross-cultural adaptability (CCA) strategies to cope with linguistic and cultural barriers experienced by English as a foreign language (EFL) student-researchers during international research and academic writing collaboration (IRAWC). Thirteen participants, consisting of master, doctoral, and postdoctoral students from state and private universities in Indonesia, were invited to attend multiple semi-structured interviews during a three-month session. The findings were twofold. First, this study revealed that the EFL student-researchers were challenged not only with linguistic barriers (i.e., language proficiency, academic writing conventions, interpretation, and translation issues) but also cultural barriers (i.e., communication styles, social and interpersonal communication, moral and ethical concerns, and time management). Second, student-researchers’ CCA strategies comprised microsystem (e.g., open communication), mesosystem (e.g., the interplay between academic practice and communication style), exosystem (e.g., language training), macrosystem (e.g., cultural values), and chronosystem (e.g., continuous cultural learning). These categories help the researchers systematically engage with basic and comprehensive CCA strategies during such academic work. It is suggested that every researcher or writer, along with their international academic collaboration, should manage CCA strategies based on particular linguistic (e.g., language proficiency issues) or cultural barriers (e.g., problems in communication style).

Classification and pragmatic linguistic characteristics of the short vertical video genre in German-speaking educational discourse

The article considers a new video format that has become extremely popular due to its perfect alignment with mosaic thinking. Although these videos are widely spread on social media, they remain understudied from a linguistic perspective. Despite their recent appearance, short vertical videos within the modern educational discourse exhibit characteristics of an established genre, showcasing users’ creativity and their ability to adapt the format for educational purposes. The author identifies genre-defining (formal) and genre-forming (functional) parameters of VK Clips and proposes their classification. According to specific communicative goals, the article distinguishes between entertainment-educational, expert (methodological, cultural, linguistic), and presentation-educational (featuring language material and speech situations) short vertical videos. The author views the subgenres of VK Clips both multimodal texts and analyzing their features through the lens of various semiotic codes and information transmission channels, employing the method of discourse analysis, and elements of the multimodal transcription method by A. Baldry and P. Thibault, and the comprehensive polysemiotic approach by Y. Gambier. Entertainment-educational videos serve an advertising function. They are few in number and lack common characteristic features, aside from formal ones. The expert videos focus on the blogger as the central figure, whose role is to hold the audience’s attention through the message and their public speaking skills. Special emphasis is placed on verbal linguistic and non-verbal paralinguistic codes, while other codes are used minimally. In contrast, presentation-educational VK Clips actively use a variety of codes and modalities, but the material is presented without in-depth explanation.

Proverbs: linguistic and cultural analysis

Proverbs are an essential part of human communication, reflecting cultural wisdom, values, and traditions. This paper explores proverbs from both linguistic and cultural perspectives, examining their structural features, metaphorical significance, and thematic categorization. The study also presents a comparative analysis of English and Uzbek proverbs, highlighting similarities and differences in their meanings and expressions.

Enhancing maritime safety through linguistic analysis: a case study of communication failures in maritime accidents

Abstract Language plays an important role in maritime safety. However, language barriers, misunderstandings often occur during ship communication leading to serious problems, all of which pose significant risks to maritime safety. This study thoroughly investigates the intricate relationship between language usage norms, risk communication, and their impact on maritime safety. From the perspective of linguistics, the research examines common mistakes in ship communication and instruction conveyance, offering insights into the underlying linguistic mechanisms contributing to these errors. The maritime industry relies on precise and unambiguous communication to ensure the safety of vessel operations. Drawing upon linguistic theories such as pragmatics, sociolinguistics, this study explores how mistakes are made during ship communication. By analyzing Real-life cases of risk communication cases in ship communication and instruction delivery, the research proposes targeted improvement measures informed by linguistic insights, such as the development of standardized communication protocols, enhanced language training programs for maritime personnel, and the integration of linguistic awareness into maritime safety education. Ultimately, this study underscores the importance of incorporating language-focused approaches into maritime safety management practices. By recognizing and addressing linguistic challenges in ship communication and instruction delivery, stakeholders can enhance situational awareness, mitigate safety risks, and foster a safer maritime environment for all.

A pragmatic study of Japanese language learners’ expressions of impoliteness

Associate Professor Tsutomu Makihara, from the Global Initiative Centre at Gunma University, is exploring how native Japanese speakers interpret Japanese spoken by foreign Japanese learners, with a focus on the perception of politeness in language. As some common ground is typically missing in conversations between native and non-native speakers, even grammatically correct sentences can be interpreted differently from how they were intended and considered impolite. Makihara believes that interference with the strategies of the mother tongue in operating the second language is at the root of this. He is taking a contrastive linguistic perspective to investigate this, which considers how pragmatic strategies differ between languages. He is working to shed light on native Japanese speakers’ politeness strategies and demonstrate how non-native speakers of Japanese do or do not understand them. In doing so, he hopes to highlight the importance of teaching politeness strategies in language learning. Politeness is key to smooth communications and human relationships and therefore should be on the agenda in language learning, alongside accuracy in grammar and phonics. Makihara and his collaborators have published a number of books covering politeness and considerate expressions since 2010 and, with his current project, wants to generate the knowledge and content for additional books as well as training materials for academics and language learners. Interestingly, politeness can be regulated by manipulating grammar, in Japanese and other languages too. Politeness involves voice, tense, aspect and modality.

Clausal juxtaposition and coordination: meaning and grammar in Assamese

Abstract The current paper is a description of clausal juxtaposition and coordination in Assamese from a cognitive linguistics point of view. An IA language, Assamese is the major and the official language of Assam, a northeastern state of India. The paper shows how the grammar of clause-linking in Assamese is finally shaped by how we understand and conceptualize the relation between (two) real-world situations as expressed by clauses or sentences as the grammatical counterparts of situation. Usually we conceptualize situations as connected (e.g. If you drink this, you’ll die) and hence clause-linking. This paper focuses on juxtaposition and coordination in Assamese as two means of clause-linking and observes that where conceptual connections are obvious, the two clauses are simply juxtaposed rather than coordinated with a coordinator that explicitly expresses the connection. Clausal juxtaposition and coordination in Assamese have hardly been studied in detail, except for the few pages devoted to the topic in Kalita, Jagat, C. (2019). Adhunika Asamiya Byakaran (Modern Assamese Grammar). Guwahati: LBS Publication, a traditional grammar of Assamese. The current paper can thus claim to be the first ever attempt at a detailed study of the topic from a modern linguistics perspective.

Political Competition and Educational Equity: Language Game and TCSOL Medium Instruction

This paper discusses the medium of instruction in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL), analyzing its use in teaching Chinese as a foreign language alongside Wittgenstein's Theory of "Language Game". It explores the fairness of education from a linguistic perspective, arguing that the forms of life in various countries can impact educational fairness through processes of mutual integration and resistance. Moreover, factors affecting educational equity within the educational system can also influence fairness globally by affecting these forms of life. In other words, addressing educational equity in the context of global political competition necessitates an examination of political factors. In TCSOL, teachers predominantly use English as the medium of instruction. This can lead to issues of medium failure when interacting with learners from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Educational inequity arises for students lacking English proficiency, which serves as a mediating language. This work begins by introducing Confucius Institutes and discussing their role in promoting international education and cultural exchange within the context of economic globalization. It then provides a detailed analysis of the relationship between educational equity and language, explaining how language inequality contributes to educational inequity and affects global communication. It is often assumed that resolving global political, economic, and cultural imbalances is a prerequisite for addressing educational equity. However, education itself possesses a degree of self-regulation and can focus on the equity of its own processes. Equity in education reflects the balanced development of human politics, economics and culture.

CHINESE BAMBOO METAPHORS: A CULTURAL COGNITIVE PERSPECTIVE

This study explores bamboo metaphors in Chinese culture from a cultural cognitive linguistic perspective, focusing on qualities like resilience, integrity, and humility. Employing the framework of conceptual metaphor theory, it examines how bamboo serves as a vehicle for expressing abstract qualities such as resilience, integrity, and humility. It analyzes the cognitive processes behind these metaphors, shedding light on the relationship between language, culture, and cognition and highlighting cultural specificity in metaphorical conceptualization.

Translating Ingmar Villqist’s “helver’s Night” into Yakut: an analysis of a translation experience

The article analyses one of the most difficult issues of artistic translation: the process of translating theatrical works. The relevance of this research lies in the paucity of fundamental theoretical research specifically dedicated to the translation of theatrical works. The purpose of the study is to analyse the creative process of theatrical translation based on the own practice of translation. The article provides a detailed analysis of the characteristics of this type of texts from the linguistic perspective, including the structural features and the specifics of the theatrical text design. The primary focus of this study is on translation strategies. The work “Helver’s Night” by the Polish playwright Ingmar Villqist is the object of analysis. The play was chosen due to the complex and unusual plot structure, as well as the fact it is a translation of a translation. The study provides a summary of the play and information about the main characters. The article includes examples of the most difficult translation issues and suggests the author’s options. Furthermore, the translator’s decisions are explained, as well as the transformations in the process of working on the text. The author concludes that the translation of dramatic works at the intersection of artistic and theatrical discourse requires an interdisciplinary approach. Thus, the most effective translation strategy, in this case, is considered to be comprised of interpretation, concretisation and adaptation.

Representation of “Women” in Science and Field

Women's studies continue in various fields within the framework of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, following the Millennium Development Goals. Assessing women's participation in innovation and creative activities reveals their underrepresentation in these domains. Studies in the literature predominantly focus on either the outcomes or the processes of this issue. The aim of this study, however, is to shed light on the root causes of the problem. This study utilized bibliometric methods to analyze 1,995 articles retrieved from the Web of Science (WOS) database, selecting "women" or "woman" as the research area, based on the concepts of socially constructed scientific knowledge and language's fundamental role in institutional reality. We adopted both a linguistic and theoretical perspective in this context, and utilized secondary data from WIPO statistics that indicated patent application numbers in the sector. The analysis results underline the need for a shift in institutional logic, and this institutional perspective offers a new dimension to the limited research in this field.

Lexical-Semantic Aspects of Word Knowledge: A Comparative Study of English and Uzbek Polysemy

This article explores the concept of word knowledge with a focus on polysemy, analyzing multiple word meanings from a linguistic perspective. Using the frameworks of Zimmerman (2009) and Schmitt (2000), it examines lexical-semantic characteristics in English and Uzbek. The study highlights how English relies on metaphorical and idiomatic extensions, whereas Uzbek employs morphological modifications to distinguish meanings. Cognitive and typological differences in polysemy processing between the two languages are also discussed. The research emphasizes the role of linguistic structure in shaping word meanings and semantic evolution. Findings contribute to a broader understanding of lexical ambiguity and its implications for linguistic theory.

‘I Don't Want to Do the Gender Division, but …’: A Gendered Linguistic Ideological Perspective in Talk About Schoolchildren's Writing in England

This article explores how education stakeholders in England represent primary school writing attainment along the axis of gender in the context of literacy concerns after the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a combination of corpus-based and qualitative critical discourse analyses, it shows how gendered linguistic ideological practices are reproduced in education stakeholders’ talk about children's writing. The findings reveal that while traditional gender-gap ideologies have not consistently been supported by research on children's writing since the early 2000s, they seem to still be broadly conaturalized in stakeholders’ discourses. Crucially, this conaturalization seems to be unconscious: Those interviewed seem to resist hegemonic gender stereotypes on writing attainment yet at the same time they tend to (re)produce normative gendered discourses that reify hegemonic masculine and feminine norms and perpetuate, at the practical level, inequalities in their appraisal of primary schoolchildren's writing.

Language retention based on local wisdom: anthropological and linguistic perspectives

This study examines the strategy of local language retention based on local wisdom with an interdisciplinary approach, namely anthropology and Linguistics. The phenomenon of language shift that occurs in various regions in Indonesia is a serious threat to the continuity of regional languages as cultural identities. Globalization, urbanization, and the development of Information Technology also accelerate the process of language assimilation, thereby reducing the use of local languages, especially among the younger generation. Through a qualitative ethnographic approach, this study describes in depth how the practice of language inheritance takes place in the family, community, education, and media environment. Data were obtained through participatory observation, in-depth interviews with community leaders, parents, children, and schools, as well as documentation of language interactions in everyday life. The results showed that the sustainability of the local language is strongly influenced by the active role of the family, community support, integration in the school curriculum, as well as the use of digital media for documentation and dissemination of language. This study emphasizes the importance of cross-generational engagement in preserving local languages, as well as the need for cultural policies that support the revitalization of regional languages through a culture-based and participatory approach. Thus, the preservation of the local language is not only a linguistic effort, but also as part of the preservation of the nation's cultural identity.

Astrological Discourse in Media: The Unique Language of Horoscopes

The paper presents, in summary, the main journalistic genres addressed in the specialized literature, attempting to highlight a new type of text that emerged in the Romanian press after 1990: the horoscope. This genre is either briefly discussed or almost entirely overlooked in studies that present the typology of Romanian press texts, despite appearing daily in Romanian national and regional newspapers. We will attempt to analyze it from a linguistic and stylistic perspective, highlighting its particularities and structure. Our analysis has focused on this type of text in the local Romanian press from Arad, from 1990 until the present 2024. We will explore the cultural, linguistic, and psychological elements of how horoscopes are communicated in the media, using relevant references about our subject. We want to understand how astrology serves both as a form of entertainment and as a meaningful practice for individuals seeking insight into their lives while reading newspapers.

AN ANALYSIS OF TERMS “GOD”, “PERSON”, “ESSENCE” AND “NATURE”

This article is dedicated to the analysis of theological key terms of the Armenian Church, such as "God," "hypostasis," "essence," and "nature." Each of the examined terms carries a profound meaning and significance in the context of Christian and theological thought, and their analysis is important not only from a linguistic and philosophical perspective but also in defining theological concepts themselves. The author examines the origin, semantic content, and theological significance of these terms, emphasizing their philosophical and theological evolution and their role in shaping the theological thought of the Armenian Church. The study highlights their importance in conveying key Christian ideas, especially in the context of the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. Special attention is given to the semantic nuances of these terms, their connection to Greek and Hebrew theological traditions, and their role in preserving the spiritual and theological heritage of the Armenian Church. The necessity of accurately understanding these terms is underscored for correctly transmitting theological ideas and preserving their profound meaning. The article demonstrates how these concepts reflect the spiritual heritage of the Armenian Church and contribute to a deeper understanding of its theological thought.

LEXICAL AND SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF THE NEUROTECHNOLOGY TERMINOLOGY IN PODCASTS

This article explores how podcasts, as a modern media communication genre, contribute to the formation, adaptation, and popularization of neurotechnology terminology on popular platforms such as "YouTube", "www.litres.ru" and "Podcasts.lab" among a broad audience. In the era of globalization and the rapid development of technology, the emergence of new scientific terms demands effective integration into everyday language. Podcasts offer a valuable means for non-experts to grasp complex terms in an accessible and engaging manner. The aim of this study is to analyze the lexical and semantic characteristics of neurotechnology terminology in podcasts, identify strategies for adapting specialized vocabulary, and compare the effectiveness of different podcast formats in popularizing scientific knowledge. The scientific novelty of the study lies in considering podcasts as a genre of media discourse that contributes to the formation and dissemination of neurotechnology terminology — a topic that has not been previously explored from a linguistic perspective. To achieve the research aim, quantitative and qualitative methods were used, including lexico-semantic analysis, content anaysis, and comparative analysis. Podcasts were selected based on criteria such as popularity, topic relevance and format (in this study, podcast-monologue and podcast-interview). Audio and video materials were transcribed using the "Taguette" and "Python" programs, the coding process facilitated by "QualCoder" software. Terminological units were categorized according to the their lexical and semantic characteristics (e.g., borrowings, neologisms, blendings, calques, abbreviations, etc.). Content analysis was conducted to identify the frequency of terms, their explanations, and the use of real-life examples. In the final stage, the podcast formats were compared. The program "Miro" was used to visualize the results. The findings of this study can serve as a valuable resource for specialists in lexicography and will also be useful for a broad audience specialized training or knowledge in the field.

Influence of Language On the Interpretation of Satisfaction Surveys in Professional Training: A Systematic Review and Linguistic Perspective

Influence of Language On the Interpretation of Satisfaction Surveys in Professional Training: A Systematic Review and Linguistic Perspective

Role of science fiction in conceptualising the reproductive future: a linguistic and literary perspective

In this paper, we explore how members of the public invoke science fiction tropes and references in response to the topic of complete ectogenesis (where the entire development of a...

Trauma, Extreme Humiliation, and Coping Strategies in Migrant Domestic Workers’ Storytelling: Linguistic and Psychological Perspectives

This paper focuses on the experience of trauma in Indonesian migrant domestic workers’ storytelling. It draws on a large corpus of narratives told by 131 migrant workers who share their traumatic experiences in small-group sharing sessions. The paper outlines the predominant themes that were identified across sharing sessions, and, using a discourse analytical approach that combines linguistic analysis with narrative therapy, it identifies three coping strategies that were common across narratives, and it analyzes six examples as evidence. They show that the women (1) resign to fate in the face of insurmountable difficulties, (2) normalize their abusive employers’ abusive behavior, and (3) advocate the retelling of trauma narratives to empathetic listeners in the attempt to recover. Finally, the paper discusses how we as analysts deal with other people's stories of extreme suffering and humiliation, and how language and social psychology scholars and students can contribute to a social justice agenda.