Cultural Specificity of Language: the Case of “Tarbiya”

Abstract

This paper explores linguoculturology, an interdisciplinary field examining the interplay between language and culture, grounded in Wilhelm von Humboldt’s view of language as the “spirit of a nation.” The literature review highlights foundational contributions from scholars like M.M. Pokrovskiy and D.S. Likhachev and focuses on key concepts such as "linguistic worldview," "linguistic personality," and "concept." Employing a descriptive-analytical method, the study illustrates the cultural specificity of language through comparative analysis, including the Uzbek term “Tarbiya” and its English counterparts. It concludes that linguoculturology bridges linguistic and cultural studies, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches and refined methodologies to understand identity and cultural values in a globalized world.