Role of the Social and Cultural Environment in the Development of Students’ Culture of Linguistic Expression

Sažetak

Language is the primary means of communication and si­multaneously represents a key factor in the social and cognitive development of students. Its proper use, richness of expressi­on, and capacity for creative articulation form the foundation of linguistic culture, which is shaped not only through formal education but also through the social and cultural environment in which a student grows up. Family, educational institutions, school community, peer groups, mass media, and cultural insti­tutions constitute the environment that directly influences lin­guistic behavior, shaping students’ norms, styles, and linguistic creativity. Understanding the role of these factors is essential both for the theoretical examination of the language acquisition process and for educational practice, as it enables the planning of effective and successful methods for learning and developing language competencies. The aim of this paper is to analyze the influence of the social and cultural environment on the deve­lopment of students’ linguistic culture, exploring how various social and cultural elements shape students’ linguistic abilities and communication habits.