Symbolic Markers of The National Identity of The Turkish People
https://doi.org/10.23947/2414-1143-2021-27-3-21-27
Abstract
During life, people interpret the world around them with symbols acquired in the communities to which they belong. Symbols convey information and, therefore, demonstrate the cohesion and commitment of the nation, values and way of life. Symbolic markers of the Turkish nation, like any other, differ by certain means, which distinguishes them from others. Everything, from language to action in everyday life, can be taken for symbols, and this multilayering and universality makes studying symbols extremely important. Introducing the basic concept of a symbol, using semiotic and theoretical analysis, we demonstrate the identity of the Turkish people. For the purpose of studying the national symbols of the Turkish people, manifested in language, culture and national-civic identity, symbolic characteristics used to determine the identity of the Turkic-speaking people, as well as culture, national colour, music, cuisine and state national symbols, are considered. The epistemological approach has been applied, which determines the basis of this study in the development of a concept detailed part of the national symbols of the Turkish nation.
About the Authors
Z. M. Salamova
Dagestan State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Zaira M. Salamova, Ph.D. in Philology, Associate Professor,
P. M. Ramazanova
Dagestan State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Patimat M. Ramazanova, Ph.D. in Philology
K. I. Abdulzhalilova
Dagestan State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Khadizhat I. Abdulzhalilova, Ph.D. in Philology
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Salamova Z.M., Ramazanova P.M., Abdulzhalilova K.I. Symbolic Markers of The National Identity of The Turkish People. Science Almanac of Black Sea Region Countries. 2021;27(3):21-27. https://doi.org/10.23947/2414-1143-2021-27-3-21-27
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