Two Tongues, One Nation: Student Matthew Lichtenberger Reflects on Language in Kazakhstan

How does language influence politics, culture, and art in modern Kazakhstan? Read Matthew Lichtenberger's intriguing and insightful essay on the history of the Kazakh language. Written as part of coursework for RSSS 195 with instructor Zura Dotton, Matthew analyzes the politics of language and identity in Kazakh culture. Many thanks to Matthew for sharing his essay with the campus community!