Enhancing literature teaching through linguopoetic analysis in Higher Education

Abstract

This study explores the pedagogical features of teaching literature in Kyrgyz universities using a linguopoetic approach that integrates linguistic analysis with the interpretation of symbolic, mythological, and cultural structures. The purpose of the research was to identify how linguopoetic methods can enhance students’ understanding of literary meaning and strengthen their analytical and interpretive skills in university literature courses. The methodology draws on structural-semiotic, stylistic, and intertextual analysis, supported by a theoretical framework rooted in philology, folklore studies, semiotics, and cultural anthropology. The findings demonstrate that literature enriched with mythological motifs, folkloric imagery, and philosophical themes provides a productive foundation for linguopoetic teaching. Such texts enable students to decode symbolic systems, recognize cultural memory, and engage with ethical and ecological questions embedded in narrative forms. The study also highlights how blending national literary heritage with contemporary analytical methods supports the development of cultural literacy and intercultural competence among students. The conclusion emphasizes the value of linguopoetic analysis as an effective pedagogical tool that deepens students’ engagement with literary texts, promotes critical thinking, and fosters a more holistic understanding of language, culture, and the human experience in higher education.