The Impact of Linguistic Identity on the Perception of Abai’s Poetry

Authors

  • Ainur Baimyrza

    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
  • Kunsulu Pirmanova

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

    Department of Mathematics, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan
  • Gulzhan Myrzakhanova

    Department of Practical English Language, Almaty 050038, Kazakhstan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v6i5.6879
Received: 13 July 2024 | Revised: 3 August 2024 | Accepted: 27 August 2024 | Published Online: 7 November 2024

Abstract

This scientific article explores the complexities and prospects of creating a poetic corpus of Abai Kunanbayev. The project's primary objective is to digitize and annotate Abai's poetry, addressing challenges such as accessibility to diverse sources, linguistic barriers, technical issues, and cultural interpretations. The article discusses the methods used in digitizing and annotating Abai's poetry, including linguistic analysis and thematic classification. It presents the results obtained from the creation of the corpus, highlighting its significance in preserving Kazakh cultural heritage and advancing scholarly research. The discussion explores the implications of the corpus for linguistic studies, educational initiatives, and international collaborations in digital humanities. The conclusion reflects on the project's achievements, outlines future directions for expanding the corpus, and emphasizes its role in promoting and preserving Abai Kunanbayev literary legacy.

Keywords:

Linguistic Identity; Poetry Perception; Abai’s Poetry; Statistical Analysis

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Baimyrza, A., Serikbayeva, A., Pirmanova, K., Pirmanova, A., & Myrzakhanova, G. (2024). The Impact of Linguistic Identity on the Perception of Abai’s Poetry. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 6(5), 239–246. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v6i5.6879

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