THE SEMIOTICS OF CODED COMMUNICATION IN LANGUAGE

Abstract

This study explores the dynamics of linguo-semiotic encoding and decoding, emphasizing the interconnection between language, culture, and semiotics in human communication. Drawing on structural linguistics, gender studies, and intercultural communication theories, the research demonstrates how messages are encoded through linguistic structures such as syntax and phonology and how semiotic factors like cultural symbols and societal norms enhance them. Examples from English and Uzbek languages illustrate these processes, highlighting the role of cultural and linguistic structures in shaping politeness expressions and hierarchical markers. The decoding process, the counterpart of encoding, is shown to be influenced by cultural context, prior knowledge, and interpretative methods. The study also analyzes how the same message is interpreted differently under the influence of gender, social roles, and media discourse. The findings confirm the necessity of cultural competence and empathy for effective communication, particularly in multilingual and multicultural settings. This interdisciplinary approach provides deeper insights into understanding language as a dynamic system for meaning encoding and decoding, contributing significantly to research in media, interpersonal communication, and cultural identity.