Linguosynergetic Approach to Modeling the Concept of “Snake”

Authors

  • Aigul Amirbekova

    A. Baitursynuly Institute of Linguistics, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan
  • Kuralay Kuderinova

    A. Baitursynuly Institute of Linguistics, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan
  • Nursaule Rsaliyeva

    A. Baitursynuly Institute of Linguistics, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan
  • Gulnara Talgatqyzy

    A. Baitursynuly Institute of Linguistics, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan
  • Talshyn Chukayeva

    Baitursynuly Institute of Linguistics, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan
  • Aliya Biyazdykova

    T.K. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i3.8530
Received: 22 January 2025 | Revised: 20 February 2025 | Accepted: 28 February 2025 | Published Online: 13 March 2025

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the evolution of the concept in the linguosynergetic aspect. This approach allows the concept to be viewed as a dynamic and evolving structure that changes under the influence of sociocultural, cognitive, linguistic, and contextual factors. The research focuses on the multilayered interaction of language systems, cultural contexts, and individual associations in shaping the complex and symbolic concept of “snake”. The methodology includes cognitive and cultural analysis, textual and discourse analysis, synergetic modeling, and comparative cross-cultural analysis. Special attention is given to exploring the polysemy and dynamics of the “snake” concept across various cultural traditions, including Kazakh culture and global mythologies. The main findings reveal that the concept of “snake” is multilayered, encompassing symbolic, mythological, and metaphorical elements. Applying the linguosynergetic approach has made it possible to identify how different meanings, associations, and cultural interpretations interact and contribute to the comprehensive understanding of this concept in language and culture. This article introduces a linguosynergetic approach to modeling the multifaceted concept of “snake,” exploring its dynamic role within language and cognition. By integrating principles from synergetics and linguistics, the study reveals how the semantic network associated with “snake”emerges and evolves through complex interactions among linguistic units and cultural contexts. The relevance of this research lies in its novel methodology, which bridges the gap between traditional semantic analysis and dynamic systems theory, offering fresh insights into the fluid nature of conceptual formation.

Keywords:

Linguosynergetic; Concept; Kazakh Culture; Language; Culture

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Amirbekova, A., Kuderinova, K., Rsaliyeva, N., Talgatqyzy, G., Chukayeva, T., & Biyazdykova, A. (2025). Linguosynergetic Approach to Modeling the Concept of “Snake”. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(3), 580–596. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i3.8530

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