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Convergent Characteristics of Media Texts

Feruza Yakubova , Lecturer of the Department of Uzbek Language and Literature, Uzbekistan Journalism and Mass Communications University, Uzbekistan

Abstract

This article analyzes the concept of media text, its role in the modern information space, and the characteristics that are formed under the conditions of media convergence. In addition, the convergent characteristics of media texts such as multimedia, interactivity, hypertextuality, and cross-platform distribution are scientifically examined. The results of the study show that media texts are acquiring new forms and functions in the digital communication environment.

Keywords

Media text, media convergence, digital journalism

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Feruza Yakubova. (2026). Convergent Characteristics of Media Texts. American Journal of Philological Sciences, 6(03), 131–133. https://doi.org/10.37547/ajps/Volume06Issue03-29