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COGNITIVE MODELLING OF THE “CHILDHOOD” CONCEPT IN LITERARY DISCOURSE

Solijonov Mukhammadjon Zokirjon ogliKokand State University Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Philology, associate professor

Advances in Science and Humanitiesjournal2026

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Abstract

This paper investigates the conceptual structure of “childhood” in literary discourse from a cognitive-semantic perspective. The study explores how childhood is represented as a multi-dimensional mental construct encompassing core semantic features, emotional-evaluative layers, and metaphorical imagery. By applying cognitive modelling and contextual analysis, the research reveals how literary texts encode cultural values and individual authorial perspectives through the conceptualization of childhood.

Topics

Language, Metaphor, and Cognition Narrative Theory and Analysis Media Influence and Health

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DOI: 10.70728/human.v02.i03.011

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