CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES IN TEACHING PRAGMATIC COMPETENCE FOR ENGLISH-UZBEK TRANSLATION: A CASE STUDY APPROACH

This article examines the challenges and strategies in teaching pragmatic competence to English-Uzbek translation students. Pragmatic competence, which involves understanding context, cultural nuances, idioms, and expressions, is crucial for producing accurate translations. However, developing this skill poses unique challenges, particularly in language pairs with significant cultural and linguistic differences like English and Uzbek. Through a case study approach, the article explores real-world examples and instructional methods to enhance students' pragmatic abilities. The study also addresses how educators can adapt teaching strategies to confront these challenges, such as incorporating contextual exercises, role-play scenarios, and comparative analyses of idiomatic expressions. These techniques aim to bridge cultural gaps and improve accuracy in translations. Practical insights into assessment methods, including error analysis and feedback, are provided to help measure students' progress. This article contributes to the field by offering a detailed framework for enhancing pragmatic competence among translation students.