LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL INTERPRETATIONS OF THE CONCEPT OF COMMUNICATION

Abstract

This article examines the concept of communication from both linguistic and cultural perspectives, emphasizing its role as a complex social and cognitive phenomenon. Drawing on key theoretical frameworks such as Saussure’s structuralism, Jakobson’s functional model, Speech Act Theory, and Grice’s Cooperative Principle, the study highlights how communication extends beyond the mere exchange of information to encompass social interaction, cultural norms, and pragmatic strategies.Special attention is given to the comparative analysis of Uzbek and Korean communicative practices, demonstrating how cultural values, social hierarchy, and linguistic structures influence communicative behavior. The findings reveal that while Uzbek communication tends to rely on contextual and emotional-expressive means, Korean communication is more structured through grammatical markers of politeness and hierarchy. The study underscores the importance of integrating linguistic and cultural approaches in understanding communication as a multidimensional phenomenon