Language is the main symbol of a nation

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The mother tongue is a symbol of national unity and solidarity. It unites the so-called nation around itself as a single nation, ensuring its existence in the world.
This year marks the 27th anniversary of the official status of our native language, which is an integral part of our national spirituality. On the eve of this honorable date, we were interested in the views of Doctor of Philology, Professor Nizomiddin Mahmudov on issues related to the current state of the Uzbek language, linguistics and education.
Teacher, every year on October 21 in our country, the day when the Uzbek language is given the status of the state language, is celebrated as the date of the adoption of the Law on the legal protection of our native language. You were directly involved in the preparation of this law. Let us begin our conversation with your thoughts on the adoption of this historic document and its significance.
- Uzbek is one of the richest and most ancient written traditions in the world. Its roots go back thousands of years of history, drawing strength and power from such deep sources. It is an indestructible bridge that connects today with Mazi, with the intellectual and artistic development of our ancestors, which is the product of unique thinking and imagination. This language is the incomparable wealth of the Uzbek people, the essence of its identity, the essence of its "I". In Uzbekistan, the only homeland of the Uzbek language during the recent repression, the rights of the Uzbek language were violated, its use was banned, and it was not allowed on the official communication platform. Of course, such an attitude was an aggression against the people, the nation, and it was an endless pain in the heart of the people.
I want to say that the issue of giving the Uzbek language the status of the state language was not just a matter of coincidence, but the beginning of a serious and courageous effort to heal the centuries-old pain in the hearts of the people, to restore historical justice.
Of course, the preparation and adoption of this law was not easy. In 1988, a commission of linguists, lawyers, writers and other relevant experts was set up to draft the Law on the State Language. I also participated in its work as a member of this commission. The draft law "On Languages" was prepared and published in the press at the request of the leadership of the republic at that time. However, the project provoked a justified and serious public outcry. This is because the project, as its name suggests, was not about one language, but about several languages, and it was regulated to give Uzbek and Russian the status of state languages ​​in the country. Of course, the idea of ​​bilingualism in the draft was the subject of heated debates and public debates. It should be noted that the idea of ​​bilingualism in the bill was abolished by the First President Islam Karimov. The preparation and adoption of this law in this form is directly related to the name and activities of the person. On June 1989, 23, Islam Karimov became the First President of Uzbekistan. No matter how complicated, dangerous and dangerous the situation was at that time, no matter how much not only the center, but also the supporters of our bilingualism made a lot of noise, a new bill was prepared on the initiative and instruction of Islam Karimov, which eliminated the idea of ​​bilingualism. Only Uzbek was given the status of the state language, so the bill was directly called "On the state language." It should be noted that this law, prepared and adopted under the leadership of the President, was one of the first practical steps towards the state independence of Uzbekistan, as well as giving the Uzbek language the status of the state language. The principle that the Uzbek language is the state language of a free Uzbekistan is enshrined in our Constitution.

In the words of Islam Karimov, "the Uzbek language has become one of the sacred symbols of our independent state, which is one of the flags, emblems, anthems, the Constitution and is protected by law."

Citizens of different nationalities of our country study the Uzbek language as a sacred symbol of our state, speak it and show it with high respect. This emblem serves to unite all our people as citizens of one country. This, of course, contributes to the acceleration of the development of the Uzbek language and the further expansion of its artistic potential. It is also gratifying to note that in accordance with our Constitution and the Law on the State Language, in our independent country, no one, no representative of any other nationality, is inconsistent with any democratic principles, is extremely impartial and reasonable. language policy is formed. Citizens of our country of different nationalities are fluent in Uzbek as well as their mother tongue, and in addition to the state language, education in various languages, periodicals, television and radio programs are regularly organized.
Language is inseparable from nation, nation from language. That is why our people have such wise sayings as "Language is the mirror of the nation", "Language is the soul of the nation". Tell me, what is the importance of a holistic understanding of the concepts of language and nation in language education, especially in mother tongue education?
- The fact that language is the main symbol of the nation, the basic element, is not only related to the form, but also to the essence and essence of the nation. The words of the German scholar Wilhelm von Humboldt, who left an indelible mark on linguistics and paved the way for the transformation of world linguistics into new ones, "the circles of the language of my nation represent the circles of my worldview" form the basis of the linguistic culture of world linguistics today.
Indeed, such important concepts as "national consciousness", "national worldview", "national thinking", "national spirit", "national mentality" cannot be imagined without language. Without these concepts, the idea of ​​unity as a nation is impossible. Language and thought are so intertwined that one cannot exist without the other. According to the views of W. Humboldt, which are accepted by most linguists today, language determines what thinking is, it can be said that man perceives, hears and sees the world through the logic of his language, that is, through language. Every nation has its own way of thinking that suits its language. Language and nation, and hence the dialectical unity of the people, are very integral. Explaining the need for regular cognitive education of this unit in language, especially mother tongue education, is too much to talk about the importance of the sun in existence. In mother tongue education, the teacher must not forget this for a moment.
- Today, whether it is mother tongue education or learning foreign languages, the development of students' linguistic competence is considered a priority for teachers. A special curriculum is being tested in this regard. Tell me, what are the aspects that our teachers should pay special attention to in order to increase the level of linguistic ability of students?
- The ultimate goal of any language education, especially mother tongue education, is to bring the student into an industrial world like a language, to make it his own, and to inculcate in him the ability to move freely without any difficulty, not only with difficulty but also with peace and wonder. consists of upbringing. Naturally, the formation and development of a student's level of linguistic ability is not a one-time affair, and both the student and the teacher must take it seriously. To do this, the teacher should work regularly and gradually. There are special proposals and recommendations of theorists and practitioners who are engaged in finding optimal solutions to this problem, and on the basis of these suggestions and recommendations, specific work is being done in the education system.
In my opinion, in order to increase the level of linguistic competence of the student, it would be better if the native language teacher pays more attention to its spiritual-aesthetic, national-mental aspects than to the formal features of the language. It is useful for the teacher to intend to express language not only as a means of communication, but also as a great means of knowing, understanding, seeing, and hearing a complex world. To do this, the teacher should not be limited to the textbook, it is not possible to elaborate on these aspects in the textbook. First of all, the teacher must be able to fully understand the essence of language, such as mentality, nationality, aesthetics, emotionality, and not to tire of looking for ways to inculcate these qualities in the child's mind without straining his consciousness.
Bright ODILOV talked.
Taken from issue 42 of Soglom Avlod newspaper.
Source: healthy.uz

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