National Features of Discourse: A Systematic Review

Sadirova K. Nauryzbaikyzy G. Imangazina A. Aitbenbetova A.
2026 Sciedu Press

World Journal of English Language
2026 #16 Issue 2 44 - 52 pp.

While linguacultural studies are increasingly present in modern linguistics, the field still lacks clarity regarding its scope and applicable methods. This systematic review synthesized 20 studies on national features of discourse in its various types, selected from the EBSCOhost databases. The general analysis showed that most studies were conducted in Kazakhstan, the Middle East, and Africa, with a marked increase in publications after 2020. The in-depth analysis revealed that proverbial discourse was the most frequently examined type (n = 9), often linked to gender issues, while other types such as familial, education, media, and political discourse received limited attention. The findings demonstrate that English culture dominates both monocultural and cross-cultural studies, whereas Kazakh and Russian cultures remain underexplored. Methodologically, critical discourse analysis and conceptual analysis were most widely used, confirming their relevance for identifying national features in discourse. The review concludes that future linguacultural research should expand beyond proverbial and gender-focused studies, strengthen comparative analyses involving Kazakh and Russian discourses, and diversify methodological approaches. These results contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of national discourse features and offer practical implications for culturally informed language education and cross-cultural communication.

culture , discourse , family discourse , nation , proverbial discourse , systematic review

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Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Department of English and German languages, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan

Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics
Department of English and German languages

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