Semantic Aspects of Commentary in the Context of the Conceptual Systems of the Addressee and the Addresser
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The article examines the role of commentary as an important tool for overcoming intercultural, linguistic, and temporal gaps in the perception of literary texts by a foreign-language audience.It is noted that the process of understanding a literary work can be complicated due to differences in cultural contexts, linguistic traditions, and perceptions of time, often leading to misunderstandings or difficulties in the translation or interpretation of texts.Authors of commentaries must take into account the ethnic consciousness of the target audience, the temporal context of the work, as well as the individual characteristics of the reader, as these factors significantly influence the way information is presented.The article emphasizes that effective commentary should consider cultural and historical realities, linguistic features, and the cognitive needs of the audience, ensuring a more complete and accurate understanding of the text.Particular attention is given to the temporal factor, which significantly affects the understanding of literary works, as texts created in different eras carry specific cultural and social realities that may be unclear to a modern reader.Special focus is placed on the adaptation and creation of commentaries to meet the needs of diverse audiences.Based on the analysis of classical and contemporary Englishlanguage literary works, typical intercultural gaps encountered during the perception of texts by representatives of another culture have been identified.The provided examples demonstrate the necessity of detailing and explaining linguistic and cultural phenomena in literary texts that are unfamiliar or unclear to the reader.Emphasis is placed on the importance of an individual approach to the creation of commentary that considers the conceptual framework of both the author and the audience.The study has practical significance for translation studies, intercultural communication, and foreign language teaching.The proposed recommendations contribute to improving the methodology for creating commentaries, particularly in the context of intercultural learning and communication.
Author: І. М. Arkhipova
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4409256136