KOREAN AND UZBEK AS AGGLUTINATIVE LANGUAGES: A CONTRASTIVE ANALYSIS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING METHODOLOGY

This study investigates the structural similarities and differences between Korean and Uzbek as agglutinative languages and examines their pedagogical implications for effective language instruction. Both languages demonstrate agglutinative morphology characterized by the linear addition of suffixes, yet they differ significantly in phonology, pragmatics, and sociolinguistic features. A mixed-method research design was employed, involving 80 Uzbek learners of Korean divided into experimental and control groups over a 16-week period. The experimental group was taught using a combined Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) and contrastive analysis approach, while the control group followed traditional grammar-based instruction. Quantitative data were collected through pre- and post-tests, while qualitative data were obtained via classroom observations and learner feedback. The results indicate statistically significant improvement in communicative competence, grammatical accuracy, and learner motivation in the experimental group (p < 0.05). The study highlights the importance of leveraging positive language transfer while addressing negative transfer through targeted pedagogical strategies. The findings contribute to applied linguistics and offer practical recommendations for Korean language teaching in Uzbek contexts.