A semantic approach to using the mother tongue in the language learning process

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1 M.A. of Sociology, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Ilam university, Ilam, Iran

2 Faculty of Ilam University

10.22034/scart.2026.142344.1615

Abstract

The present research was conducted with the aim of studying the semantic implications of language learning patterns among Families in ILAM city. Considering the constructed nature of the studied Phenomenon, the used paradigm is Interpretation with qualitative approach and PHENOMEROLOGICAI method. The target population includes families with children in ILAM city ‘ It was in 1403 and based on this ‘ purposive sampling snowball type was used. The data collection method is in-depth interview ‘ which reached saturation based on interviews with 25 parents. Clark and Brown model was used to analyze the obtained information. The ability to confirm has been done through the continuous presence of the researcher in the research field and the detailed extraction of interviews and the use of the opinions of evaluators. After coding 29 related concepts (initial cods ) were extracted, which were categorized and interpreted in 15 sub – themes and 7 main themes( preservation of cultural identity, preservation linguistic authenticity, ease of mother tongue, linguistic stuttering, linguistic ambiguity, linguistic loss, linguistic alienation ). The results showed that the tendency to learn and teach in the mother tongue is always taken into consideration and indicates the importance of the local language as a strong identifier.

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Sociology of Culture and Art

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Available Online from 14 June 2026

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