The Role of English Linguistic Terminology in Modern Scientific Discourse
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https://doi.org/10.31548/philolog2022.01.014Abstract
The article is devoted to the study of the role of English linguistic terminology in modern scientific discourse. To achieve this goal, such methods were used: complex analysis, functional analysis, comparative analysis of linguistic scientific discourse and anglicisms in it, mathematical and statistical data processing and analysis of scientific discourse texts, methods of synthesis and generalization. The role of linguistic terms-anglicisms is determined by the dominant function of the conductor in the processes of development of the terminological system of linguistics in general (in a global perspective). Equally important is the role of a source of borrowing for the development of national linguistic terminology and the role of mediator of openness and accessibility of the world's linguistic discourse. In addition, English is a universal tool for presenting and substantiating the results of scientific research of philologists from around the world. English linguistic terminology creates a favorable communicative environment and stimulates the dialogue of national linguistic schools. The role of English as a source of terms for the functioning of numerous branches of knowledge that emerged at the intersection of linguistics with related disciplines is unique. The pedagogical function of the terms of the English linguistic sphere is to form the linguistic and professional competence of future philologists. Emphasis is placed on the urgent need to standardize national terminology systems in English and vice versa – unification of English with its potential expansion, consolidation and codification of synonymous terms, harmonization of definitions and more. This will accelerate the creation of a single, homogeneous scientific philological field with a perspective for rapid development in global and national contexts. In the light of trends to Open Science, there is a need to create a unified and dynamically updated online resource with a linguistic glossary for free access to it by all interested in philological science. It is proposed in further research to deepen the direction of comparative analysis of national and Anglo-American linguistic systems in order to identify trends in internationalization and preservation of linguistic identity in the environment of linguistic terms.
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