DIRECTIONS OF THE FORMATION OF THE UZBEKISTAN LITERARY LANGUAGE AND THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF DIALECTS

Abstract

 This article provides a comprehensive exploration of the study of the history of the Uzbek language and contemporary Uzbek dialects. The formation and stages of development of the Uzbek language, as well as its place within the Turkic language family, are analyzed based on historical sources. In particular, ancient Turkic monuments such as the Orkhon-Enisei inscriptions, Qutadghu Bilig, Divan-i Lughat al-Turk, and Muhokamat al-Lughatayn are highlighted as key sources for studying the history of the Uzbek language.  The article also discusses the dialectal structure of Uzbek, examining the phonetic, morphological, and lexical features of its dialects, along with the scientific challenges encountered in their study and modern approaches to resolving them. Furthermore, attention is given to the role of digital linguistics, electronic corpora, and the collection and classification of audio and video materials of dialects, as well as the significance of dialectology in promoting the Uzbek language on a global scale. The research concludes that an in-depth study of the history of the Uzbek language and the systematic analysis of its dialects represent not only an important task in linguistics but also a crucial scholarly mission in preserving national cultural heritage.