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THE TRANSITION OF POPULAR FOLKLORE GENRES TO
CHILDREN'S CULTURE: AN ANALYSIS OF UZBEK AND ENGLISH
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Fayzulloyev Otabek Muhamadovich
Doctor of philosophy in philology, associate professor
BukhSU, professor of "Interfaculty foreign languages" department
Email: roginraz2015@gmail.com
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13777286
Abstract:
This article analyzes the genres that have passed from adult
folklore to children's folklore in Uzbek and English traditions. Genres such as
riddles, fairy tales and songs are considered an important tool for developing
children's minds and instilling national values in them. The article extensively
analyzes folklore works that influence children's spiritual and mental
development.
Keywords:
Adult folklore, children's folklore, Uzbek traditions, English
traditions, riddles, fairy tales, songs, cultural heritage
Folklore is one of the most effective means of transmitting cultural
heritage to generations. It includes a wide variety of genres of oral creativity that
preserve the most ancient experiences, values and life knowledge of mankind. At
the same time, there are genres in folklore that were first formed among adults,
and later became popular among children, playing an important role in their
spiritual and mental development. In Uzbek and English folklore, such genres,
including riddles, fairy tales and songs, have a special place and are of great
importance in children's education.
Riddles have been an important part of folklore since ancient times.
Originally, riddles were used as a test of intelligence and ingenuity among adults.
Through them, people sought to find hidden meanings, to understand the
essence of everything. Uzbek and English riddles have a unique structure, and
the role played by both nations in children's education is incomparable. For
example, through the question "There is a boneless man standing behind the
door", which is one of the English riddles, children are directed to understand
the meaning of the language word. And in Uzbek riddles, "A thousand lamps in a
pot, what is this?" such questions are an important tool in developing children's
logical thinking. Such riddles encourage children to think deeply, find hidden
meanings and strengthen their thinking skills.
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Although fairy tales, with their historical roots, have taken an important
place in the lives of adults, over time they have become children's favorite
stories. During this process, fairy tales retained their educational and
educational value. Uzbek and English folk tales are of great importance in
educating the young generation, in their moral and spiritual development. One
of the English folk tales, "Robin Hood" was first popular among adults, and later
became popular among children. This tale plays a great role in promoting
justice, courage and bravery. Among the Uzbek folk tales, stories such as
"Zumrad va Qimmat" give children deep ideas about the negative consequences
of hard work, tolerance and selfishness. These fairy tales are of great importance
in conveying life lessons to children and forming positive qualities in them.
Songs are another genre that has become part of children's folklore. The
songs that were originally performed by adults have been preserved over time
in the form of amusement, entertainment and game songs that play an important
role in the daily life of children. For example, in English children's folklore, songs
like "Humpty Dumpty" were first in the form of riddles, and later in the form of
songs. This song helps children learn simple rules and analytical skills.
In Uzbek children's folklore, songs such as "Boychechak" and "Yo Ramazan" are
of great importance in teaching children about seasonal rituals. Through these
songs, children learn their national values, traditions and concepts related to
nature.
The migration of such genres from adult folklore to children's folklore not only
ensures the continuity of cultural heritage, but also serves as an important tool
for educating the younger generation and instilling national values in them.
Through this process, children not only absorb the cultural heritage of the
nation, but also become its successors. In the Uzbek and English traditions, the
uniqueness of this process plays a major role in the preservation and
development of national culture.
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