LINGUOCULTURAL CONCEPTS: PROBLEMS OF STUDY AT THE PRESENT STAGE
Abstract
Linguacultural concepts are key notions that reflect the specific nature of a national mentality and culture, expressed through linguistic means. Their study is an important task in modern linguistics and cultural studies, but it is fraught with a number of methodological and theoretical difficulties. Linguacultural concepts, as universal structures of consciousness, manifest themselves in language as stable images, meanings, and value orientations, shaping national identity. They not only reflect but also actively construct reality, influencing the perception of the world and the behavior of native speakers. This approach allows for a deeper understanding of cultural codes and the underlying motives and mentalities inherent in a particular ethnic group.
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