A national conference dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the renowned scholar Samen Kulbarak was held at Taraz University named after M.Kh. Dulaty.
A national scientific and practical conference, "Modern Literary Criticism and Dulaty Studies: Traditions, Transformations, and Prospects," was held in the university's main building. It was dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the outstanding literary scholar, Doctor of Philology, and Professor Samen Orazgalievich Kulbarak. Leading scholars and researchers from across the country attended the scientific meeting.
The plenary session was chaired by Temirbay Mukashov, PhD in Philology and Associate Professor. The conference was opened by Maksat Musabekov, Member of the Board and Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at Taraz University named after M.Kh. Dulaty, who noted the celebrant's teaching and research life, his contribution to the development of domestic literary studies, and national spirituality.
Erbolat Saurykov, President of the International Taraz Innovation Institute named after Sherkhan Murtaza, and Aslan Turlybek, Vice-Rector for Research and Strategic Work at the Arkalyk Pedagogical Institute named after I. Altynsarin, congratulated the scientist on his anniversary and conveyed their best wishes.
During the meeting, participants were presented with a book exhibition on the topic “Samen Kulbarak: Academic Life, Literature, and Dulaty Studies," as well as an educational video about the scientist's life, "An Edifying Life."
At the plenary session, masters of oratory delivered informative presentations. The scholars conducted a comprehensive analysis of Professor Samen Kulbarak's work in studying the works of Takhaui Akhtanov, the continuation of Rymgali Nurgali's school of thought, and the specifics of his authorial understanding of the novel "Muhammad Khaidar."
Speaking at the meeting, Doctor of Philology and Professor Baltabay Abdigaziuly praised the scholar's work in the interests of the people: "Professor Samen Kulbarak's scholarly legacy is inextricably linked with the interests of the people. His research systematically explores the spiritual values of Kazakh literature, national identity, and national principles." Baltabay Abdigaziuly, conveying congratulations from the Rector of the Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abai, awarded the anniversary celebrant the "Abai" badge.
Doctor of Philology and Professor Zhanat Askerbekovna focused on Samen Kulbarak's place in the succession of scholarly schools: "The scholarly tradition of the school of literary criticism, formed by Academician Rymgali Nurgali, continued in the works of Professor Samen Kulbarak, both in content and methodology. This continuity is clearly evident in the principles of literary heritage analysis and the research methods used by the scholar."
Gabit Tuyakbayev, a candidate of philological sciences, focused on the nature of Takhaui Akhtanov's artistic world in the works of S. Kulbarak: "Professor Samen Kulbarak systematically explored Takhaui Akhtanov's artistic world within the framework of tradition and continuity, profoundly defining its aesthetic place in Kazakh literature."
Furthermore, researchers and scholars such as Kulbek Yergobek, Akysh Nurdaulet, and Bakytzhan Makashev presented papers at the plenary session, revealing aspects of the scholar's writing and research.
Samen Orazgalievich's daughter, Ulpan Samenovna, expressed her deep gratitude to her father at the conference and presented her artistic conception of the historical figure in the novel "Muhammad Khaidar."
The conference continued in four main sections. In addition to the scholar's scientific legacy and areas of Dulaty Studies, contemporary trends were widely discussed, including innovative approaches to language teaching in the age of artificial intelligence and new approaches to education.
An online collection of scientific papers based on the conference proceedings will soon be posted on the university's official website and made available to scholars and researchers.
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