Module One: The Uzbek Language
This module introduces learners to similarities and differences between Uzbek and Turkish. The module will help learners read samples of Uzbek literature and learn strategies for detecting and solving problems related to cognates.This module aims to smooth the transition-bridging from Turkish to Uzbek.
Target Standards
Communication: Standard 1.2: Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics
Cultures: Standard 2.1: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied
Connections: Standard 3.2: Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its cultures
Comparisons: Standard 4.1: Students demonstrate an understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own. Standard 4.2: Students demonstrate an understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.
Communities: Standard 5.2: Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.
Cultures: Standard 2.1: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied
Connections: Standard 3.2: Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its cultures
Comparisons: Standard 4.1: Students demonstrate an understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own. Standard 4.2: Students demonstrate an understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.
Communities: Standard 5.2: Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.
Set Goals
Victoria is a linguist. She is doing research on comparative Turkic grammar. Her goal is to compare the Uzbek and Turkish languages and publish an article based on her research. She is going to read and learn about the following topics:
Expand Your Knowledge
Sjoberg, Andrée F. Uzbek Structural Grammar. The Hague, 1963.
Bodrogligeti, András J. E. Modern Literary Uzbek. Munich, Lincom 2002.
Allworth, Edward. Uzbek Literary Politics. The Hague, Netherlands: Mouton and Co. 1964.
Boeschoten, Hendrik. Uzbek. The Turkic Languages. London, New York: Rouiden & London, 1998, pp 257-279.
Fierman, William. Language Planning and National Development. The Uzbek Experience. Berlin etc., de Gruyter, 1991.
Bodrogligeti, András J. E. Modern Literary Uzbek. Munich, Lincom 2002.
Allworth, Edward. Uzbek Literary Politics. The Hague, Netherlands: Mouton and Co. 1964.
Boeschoten, Hendrik. Uzbek. The Turkic Languages. London, New York: Rouiden & London, 1998, pp 257-279.
Fierman, William. Language Planning and National Development. The Uzbek Experience. Berlin etc., de Gruyter, 1991.