Quantitative analysis of students' errors in the interpretation of hydronyms
Linguocognitive difficulties in learning the hydronymic system of Western Kazakhstan
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22164541 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Akmaral Dautkulova (Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University), Gulmira Madiyeva (0000-0003-3198-0024, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University), Maxot Rakhmetov (0000-0001-9745-6925, Khalel Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University), Yussup Parkhat (Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Publication date | 2026-04-28 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2504-284X • E-ISSN: 2504-284X |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/feduc.2026.1770572 |
| OpenAlex | W7156829787 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 26 |
This study presents a quantitative analysis of errors in the perception and interpretation of hydronyms by university students in Western Kazakhstan. The aim of the study is to identify the types of errors that occur when students interpret hydronymic units and to reveal the cognitive difficulties underlying these errors. The study involved 120 university students who had previously completed courses in linguistics, cognitive onomastics, and regional geography. The main attention is paid to the analysis of errors in the perception of hydronyms in four analytical aspects: similarity of hydronyms, contextual perception of hydronyms, perceptual errors, and incorrect associative interpretations of hydronyms. Errors are classified into three types: inattentive errors, cognitive errors, and interpretative errors. The results showed that most of the errors are related to cognitive difficulties in interpreting the meanings of hydronyms and perceiving them in context. Problems also arise due to the inattention of students, which leads to errors in the analysis of similar hydronyms and their combinations. The greatest number of errors is observed in the perception of hydronyms with different origins, historical context and cultural significance. It is important that students have a clear understanding of both procedural and conceptual knowledge in order to successfully interpret hydronyms and use them correctly in context. Recommendations for teachers include the need to focus on the accuracy of the perception and interpretation of hydronyms, as well as on the prevention of errors that may disrupt the correct understanding of the cultural and historical significance of hydronyms in the educational process. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of how students cognitively process hydronymic information and provide pedagogical insights for improving onomastic education in higher education
Cognition · Perception · Language, Metaphor, and Cognition · linguistics and terminology studies · Medical and Biological Sciences
| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |