International Conference on Comparative Studies and Methodology in Turkic Languages Held at Chirchik State Pedagogical University

On October 16, 2026, Chirchik State Pedagogical University, in collaboration with Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, hosted an international scientific and practical conference entitled “Comparative Studies and Methodology in Turkic Languages.”

The conference aimed to advance the scholarly study of Turkic languages and literatures, strengthen scientific and cultural ties among Turkic peoples, address current challenges in modern linguistics, and foster further international academic cooperation.

The event brought together scholars, university faculty members, researchers, and specialists from leading higher education institutions and research organizations in Türkiye, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan.

Türkiye was represented by Ayşegül Demir and Feliz Güven, lecturers at Sinop University. Participants from Kazakhstan included Islam Dosbol, Botakoz Tleubekova, Yerlan Kasen, Shakhan Kuttybayev, and Senbek Utebekov, representing Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University and Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University. Azerbaijan was represented by Intigam Yashar, Chairman of the World Poets Society. Representatives of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Nukus State Pedagogical University in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, and other higher education institutions in Uzbekistan also took part in the conference.

The presentations explored the lexical, semantic, and grammatical features of Turkic languages from a comparative perspective, as well as shared linguistic and literary traditions among Turkic peoples. Particular attention was given to recent advances in linguistics, effective approaches to teaching languages and literature, translation studies, and the methodology of academic research.

Participants exchanged views on theoretical and practical approaches to comparative Turkic linguistics, examined opportunities for applying contemporary research methods, and discussed ways to integrate innovative academic practices into the educational process.

The conference provided a valuable platform for academic dialogue and the exchange of research findings between international and Uzbek scholars. It also facilitated the identification of promising research areas, encouraged the development of collaborative scientific projects, and contributed to a deeper understanding of the shared linguistic, literary, and cultural heritage of Turkic peoples.

The event represents another important milestone in Chirchik State Pedagogical University’s efforts to strengthen international academic partnerships, enhance the quality of philological research, and promote the rich intellectual and cultural heritage of Turkic peoples.

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