Examining Folkloric Elements in the Educational Works of Kasym Tynystanov: A Scholarly Identification and Analysis

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Pubblicato

2025-06-11

Fascicolo

V. 20 N. 1 (2025): History of Education & Children’s Literature

Sezione

Essays and Researches / Saggi e Ricerche

Licenza

Copyright (c) 2025 Halit Aşlar, Erdal Aydoğmuş, Marcia Alejandra Castro Sepúlveda

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48219/1377

Autori

  • Halit Aşlar Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University (Kyrgyzstan)
  • Erdal Aydoğmuş Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University (Kyrgyzstan)
  • Marcia Alejandra Castro Sepúlveda Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University (Kyrgyzstan)

Abstract

Kasym Tynystanov (1901-1938) was a pivotal figure in early 20th-century
Kyrgyz literature and education. His works, beginning with «Окуу Китеби» [Reading
Book] in 1924, aimed to teach literacy using folkloric elements. «Окуу-Жазуу Бил»
[Learn to Read and Write] and «Биздин Тил» [Our Language] blended grammar instruction
with cultural content. Tynystanov’s textbooks infused folklore to foster national
consciousness and preserve Kyrgyz heritage. His contributions significantly shaped the
Kyrgyz/Soviet education system, enriching the understanding of Kyrgyz cultural heritage
and ancient Turkic folklore, solidifying his legacy as a bridge between literature, education,
and cultural preservation.