COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF GENRES IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH SCIENTIFIC DISCOURSE

Abstract

This study presents a comparative analysis of genres in Uzbek and English scientific discourse, examining how both languages organize and structure academic communication through distinct yet overlapping conventions. Drawing on established frameworks from genre analysis, particularly Swales’ move analysis and Hyland’s metadiscourse theory, alongside detailed examination of Uzbek scientific texts, this research reveals both universal principles of scientific writing and culturally-specific variations. The analysis demonstrates that while both languages pursue similar epistemic goals through comparable genre systems, their realization strategies reflect distinct rhetorical traditions, with English favoring promotional rhetoric and explicit positioning within disciplinary conversations, while Uzbek maintains systematic organization, comprehensive proof requirements, and consistent formality. These findings contribute to understanding cross-linguistic patterns in academic discourse and offer practical implications for translation, pedagogy, and international academic collaboration.