CEU eTD Collection (2012); Kulzhanova, Ainur Talgatovna: Language Policy of Kazakhstan: An Analysis

CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2012
Author Kulzhanova, Ainur Talgatovna
Title Language Policy of Kazakhstan: An Analysis
Summary One of the most persistent Soviet legacies has been the promotion of the Russian language at the expense of other languages. This thesis evaluates the language policy of Kazakhstan from Soviet times to its current implementation. For this purpose it provides a historical background and follows the development and impact of the Soviet and Kazakhstani policies, the challenges of the early independence and the conditions in which the language policy formulation began. It looks at the examples of Baltic States, Ukraine and Finland and their language policies in order to determine the aspects that might be applicable to Kazakhstan. Based on the information and analysis, it provides recommendations on encouraging the learning of Kazakh and avoiding potential conflict.
Supervisor Bodenstein, Thilo
Department Public Policy MA
Full texthttps://www.etd.ceu.edu/2012/kulzhanova_ainur.pdf

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