The Impact of Native and Foreign Languages on the Linguistic Identity Formation of Kazakhstani Youth

Authors

  • Ainur Baimyrza

    Department of Turkology and Language Theory, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan
  • Abdyzhalil Akkuzov

    Department of Pedagogy and Methodology of Elementary Education, Tashenev University, Shymkent 160011, Kazakhstan
  • Ulbossyn Kaiyrbekova

    Philology Department, Academician A.Kuatbekov Peoples’ Friendship University, Shymkent 160011, Kazakhstan
  • Akmaral Kurmanayeva

    Department of Turkology and Language Theory, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan
  • Aizhan Serikbayeva

    Department of Turkology and Language Theory, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v6i5.6878
Received: 13 July 2024 | Revised: 17 August 2024 | Accepted: 4 September 2024 | Published Online: 7 November 2024

Abstract

This article delves into the influence of native and foreign languages on the linguistic identity of Kazakhstani youth. The primary focus is on analyzing the perception and utilization of languages among young people in Kazakhstan, exploring how these factors impact their self-identification and cultural affiliation. To gather comprehensive empirical data, an extensive experiment was conducted involving both survey and semi-structured interviews. The results of the study revealed that the knowledge and use of foreign languages, alongside the native language, significantly shape the linguistic identity of the youth. The findings underscore the dual importance of preserving the native language while simultaneously embracing foreign languages, which collectively contribute to the development of a rich, multicultural, and multilingual identity. This balance is crucial for fostering a well-rounded and inclusive linguistic environment in Kazakhstan.

Keywords:

Linguistic Identity; Identity Formation; Sociolinguistics; Bilingualism; Multilingualism

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Baimyrza, A., Akkuzov, A., Kaiyrbekova, U., Akmaral Kurmanayeva, & Aizhan Serikbayeva. (2024). The Impact of Native and Foreign Languages on the Linguistic Identity Formation of Kazakhstani Youth. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 6(5), 247–257. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v6i5.6878

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