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Objective: The Unlocking Meaning startup aims to develop a mobile app that serves as a comprehensive dictionary of active homonyms in the Uzbek language. This app will help users, especially students, linguists, and language enthusiasts, understand and distinguish between the various meanings of homonyms in different contexts. The project is designed to enhance language learning, promote linguistic clarity, and support native Uzbek speakers in better mastering their language.
Project Tasks:
Research and Analysis:
Conduct comprehensive research on existing homonyms in the Uzbek language.
Identify the most commonly used homonyms and their various meanings in different contexts.
App Development:
Design and develop a user-friendly mobile app interface for easy navigation.
Implement a robust database to store homonyms, definitions, example sentences, and contextual usage.
Content Creation:
Curate detailed definitions and example sentences for each homonym.
Develop quizzes, flashcards, and interactive exercises for users to practice and reinforce their understanding.
User Testing:
Conduct user testing to gather feedback on app functionality, content clarity, and overall user experience.
Make necessary adjustments based on user feedback to enhance usability and effectiveness.
Launch and Promotion:
Launch the app on major platforms (e.g., Google Play Store, Apple App Store).
Promote the app through social media, educational institutions, and language learning communities to reach the target audience.
Project Outcomes:
• Comprehensive Dictionary of Homonyms: A fully functional mobile app that serves as a comprehensive dictionary for active homonyms in Uzbek, providing users with clear definitions and contextual usage.
• Enhanced Language Understanding: Improved ability for users, especially students, to differentiate between homonyms, leading to clearer communication and reduced misunderstandings in both written and spoken Uzbek.
• Engaging Learning Tools: Availability of quizzes, flashcards, and interactive exercises that foster active learning and retention of knowledge about homonyms.
• Accessibility for Diverse Users: A tool that caters to various proficiency levels, making it accessible for students, linguists, and language enthusiasts interested in improving their understanding of the Uzbek language.
• Support for Lifelong Learning: An educational resource that encourages continuous language development and mastery, contributing to the overall goal of quality education.
SDG 4 Alignment: This project aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) – Quality Education – by enhancing language education and providing an accessible tool for linguistic development. The app supports lifelong learning by offering a digital resource that can be used in academic settings or for independent study, ensuring that language learners at all levels have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of Uzbek.
Unlocking Meaning is a vital educational tool for mastering the complexities of the Uzbek language, promoting clearer communication and deeper linguistic understanding.
Project Manager:
Xasanov Abduxalil
Advisor:
Gulshan Asilova
Department:
Department of Uzbek language education in foreign language groups
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