Head of Department:	Bekchanova S.B.
	Tel.:	(+998-61) 229-38-57
	e-mail:	sayyara.bekchanova@mail.ru

The specialty “Uzbek Language and Literature” was opened at the Nukus State Pedagogical Institute in 1970. In September 1976, the Department of the Uzbek Language was established within the Faculty of Philology. M. Buronov was appointed head of the department. During this period, the department was staffed by teachers Y. Ibragimov, K. Khaitmetov, A. Pirnazarov, Y. Masharipov, and laboratory assistant G. Yuldasheva. Throughout their career, the following professors and teachers led the leading department in the field of Uzbek language and literature:

• – K. Kurambaev in 1981-1985;
• – B. Kurbanbaev in 1986-1990;
• – M. Buronov in 1990-1992;
• – Y. Ibragimov in 1992-1993;
• – 1993-2005 – K. Tashanov;
• – 2005-2007 – A.Madaminov;
• – S. Matyakupov in 2007-2008;

In October 2008, the Department of Uzbek Language and Literature was divided into two separate departments: “Uzbek Linguistics” and “Uzbek Literature.”Candidate of Philological Sciences S. Matyakupov was appointed head of the Department of Uzbek Literature. Since then, the following teachers and mentors have worked effectively as heads of the department:

• – S. Matyakupov in 2008-2012;
• – K. Tashanov in 2012-2013;
• – S. Matyakupov in 2013-2016;
• – K. Kurambaev in 2016-2018;
• – S. Matyakupov in 2018-2022;
• – From 2022 to the present S. Bekchanova.

     The Department of Uzbek Literature trains specialists in the bachelor’s degree programs 60111400 – Uzbek Language and Literature and 60111600 – Foreign Language Groups, as well as in the master’s degree program 70110701 – Uzbek Language and Literature. Currently, the main staff of the department includes 8 professors and teachers: Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor Matyakupov Sadulla Gaipovich, Doctor of Philosophy in Philological Sciences, Associate Professors: Bekchanova Sayyora Bazarbayevna, Allambergenova Nodira Gulmurzayevna, Allambergenov Hamza Kamalovich, assistant teachers: Ergashev Maksud Usan ugli, Azilova Zukhra Gulmon kizi, Rakhimbayeva Yulduz Shavkatovna, trainee teachers: Abdullayev Khotamjon Khamroevich and head of the science department Madrimova Yorkinoy Jumamurod kizi.

The department systematically improves the qualifications of teaching staff in foreign educational institutions. In particular, Associate Professor, Candidate of Philological Sciences. From April 13 to May 10, 2023, S. Matyakupov improved his qualifications at the Kazan Federal University of the Russian Federation, and from January 8 to January 21, 2024, Associate Professor, Doctor of Philosophy in Philological Sciences H. Allambergenov improved his qualifications at the National University named after Gumilyov of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Scientific research works

Currently, the Department of Uzbek Literature is conducting research on the topic “Topical issues of the literature of the Turkic peoples: innovative approaches in the study of literary theory, literary process, folklore studies, literary relations, translation studies, and methodology.”  Dozens of monographs, educational and methodological manuals, and hundreds of articles have been published by professors and teachers.

In particular, in recent years, the following educational literature has been published by the department members:  

• – Matyakupov S., Bekchanova S., Allambergenova N. Organization of Folklore Practice (methodological guide, co-authored) 2018, Nukus State Pedagogical Institute Publishing House;
• – Allambergenova N. Teaching examples of oral folk art in general education schools. Nukus DPI Publishing House, 2018;
• – Matyakupov S. Topics of coursework on the history of Uzbek literature and recommendations for its completion (methodological guide) Nukus State Pedagogical Institute Publishing House, 2018;
• Bekchanova S., Allambergenova N. Teaching examples of oral folk art in general education schools. Nukus DPI Publishing House, 2018;
• – Matyakupov S. Theoretical issues of Uzbek literature of the independence period (poetry and storytelling) (textbook) – Tashkent: Tafakkur bostoni, 2020;
• Allambergenov H. Turkic Written Monuments and Folklore (Based on Turkic Written Sources from Ancient Times to the 13th Century) (monograph). – Tashkent: “Tafakkur qanoti” Publishing House, 2020.
• – Allambergenov H. Supernatural symbols – a product of artistic thought (monograph). – Tashkent: Yosh Avlod Poligrafiya Publishing House, 2022.
• Tashanov K., Matyakupov S., Bekchanova S., Allambergenova N., Allambergenov H. Literary Reading (Based on the 10th-grade Uzbek Language Textbook). Registered in the State Register of Software Products of the Republic of Uzbekistan on 10.03.2022. (Certificate of official registration of the program created for electronic computers. Intellectual Property Agency under the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan: No. DGU 14919).
• Tashanov K., Matyakupov S., Bekchanova S., Allambergenova N., Allambergenov H. Literary Reading (Based on the 11th-grade Uzbek Language Textbook). Registered in the State Register of Software Products of the Republic of Uzbekistan on 10.03.2022. (Certificate of official registration of the program created for electronic computers. Intellectual Property Agency under the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan: No. DGU 14918).
• – Allambergenov H., Shamsiyev D. Navoi’s Mi’rājnāmas (monograph). – Tashkent: Firdavs-Shah Publishing House, 2023.
• – Allambergenov H., Shamsiyev D. Teaching the life and work of Rashod Nuri Guntekin in general secondary schools (methodological guide). – Tashkent: “Poytaxt Exclusive” Publishing House, 2023.
• Allambergenov H. Teaching Uzbek Folk Tales in Literary Education (Methodological Guide). – Tashkent: Firdavs-Shah Publishing House, 2024. 60 p.

     In recent years, the number of academic degrees at the department has been steadily increasing. In particular, in 2018, in the specialty 10.00.06 – Comparative Literature, Comparative Linguistics and Translation Studies, Feruza Sapayeva defended her dissertation on the topic “Comparative Analysis of Uzbek Translations of Makhtumkuli’s Poems,” in 2019, in the specialty 10.00.08 – Folklore Studies, Hamza Allambergenov defended his dissertation on the topic “The Development of Supernatural Symbols in Ancient Turkic Literature,” Sayyora Bekchanova defended her dissertation on the topic “The Genre of Narrative (Genesis, Typology and Poetics) in Uzbek and Karakalpak Folklore,” Nodira Allambergenova defended her dissertation on the topic “Comparative Typology of Uzbek and Karakalpak Versions of the Epic ‘Alpamysh’.”

     In 2024, Nodira Allambergenova and Hamza Allambergenov received the academic title of associate professor. Matyakupov Sadulla Gaipovich successfully defended his dissertation on the topic “Dialogue and its function in modern Uzbek poetry” for the degree of Doctor of Philological Sciences (DSc) in the specialty 10.00.07 – Theory of Literature.

The scientific potential of the department is 50 percent.

Three of the department’s teaching staff are young specialists who have graduated from the institute’s master’s program in recent years. Azilova Zuhra Gulmon qizi’s 10.00.06. – The topic of the dissertation of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Philological Sciences on the topic “Translations of Alisher Navoi’s Works into the Karakalpak Language” in the specialty of Comparative Literary Studies, Comparative Linguistics and Translation Studies, Ergashev Maksud Usan ugli in the specialty 10.00.02 – Uzbek Literature on the topic “Sujet, Motive and Style in the Novels of Isajon Sultan” was approved in 2023. Abdullaev Khotamjon Khamroevich, who graduated with honors from the master’s program in 2024 and was hired by the department, is currently conducting research in the specialty 10.00.08 – Folklore Studies.

Republican and international scientific and practical conferences

It has become a tradition to organize scientific and practical conferences at the republican and international levels annually under the leadership of the Department of Uzbek Literature. In particular, in recent years:

• – October 18, 2021 International conference on the topic “Current issues of Turkic philology, theory and innovative educational technologies”;
• – On April 12, 2022, the Republican Scientific and Practical Conference “Development of Linguistics and Literary Studies in the Era of Globalization and Educational Technologies,” dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the Honored Scientist of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, Professor Mengliboy Buranov.
• – On November 10, 2022, an international scientific and practical conference on the topic “Fundamental Research and Innovative Educational Technologies in the Philology of Turkic Peoples” dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the birth of K. Kurambaev.
• – On March 28, 2023, the Republican Scientific and Practical Conference “Topical Issues of the Philology of Turkic Peoples: Theory and Innovative Educational Technologies” dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the birth of E. Khodzhaniyazov.
• – On March 15, 2024, an international scientific and practical conference was held on the topic “Development of Uzbek linguistics and literary studies, issues of international cooperation.”
• Relevant preparatory work is underway to organize an international scientific and practical conference on “Innovative Approaches to the Study of the Literature of the Turkic Peoples” on October 5, 2025. According to the order of the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation No. 490 dated December 27, 2024, the conference is included in the list of scientific and scientific-technical events (No. 6) to be held at the international level in 2025.

Talented students of the department

For several years, students of the Uzbek language and literature program have been participating in republican subject Olympiads and various competitions, winning prizes.

The department has achieved a number of successes in training specialists and working with gifted students. In particular, in recent years, 5 talented students of the department were appointed to the institute named after Ibrayim Yusupov and Ajiniyaz; Three of them became laureates of the Navoi State Scholarships established for bachelors of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

In addition, 5 collections of poems by talented students have been published.

The video lessons on teaching Uzbek language and literature posted by the members of the department on the channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCutnleDqLJyzOYtLlCxRVoA/videos youtube.com serve as an important resource for students, subject teachers, and those studying Uzbek language and literature in our republic and abroad.

In memory of respected teachers

In recent years, mentors who have set an example in training personnel with modern technological skills and working with documents have also been engaged in scientific and pedagogical activities at the department.

     In particular, Karimboy Kuramboyev, Honored Scientist of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, recipient of the international state award of the Republic of Turkmenistan “Makhtumkuli Firogi,” the Order of the Republic of Uzbekistan “Fidokorona xizmatlari uchun,” a devotee of literary relations and friendship of peoples, professor, Doctor of Philological Sciences, has been actively engaged in one of the most pressing areas of literary studies – the issue of the interrelationship and creative influence of national literatures. The scholar conducted more research on the literary connections of Uzbek literature with the literatures of Central Asia. He actively engaged in this relevant field of literary studies, publishing over 300 articles and several monographs in scientific journals of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. In particular, “Khidir Deryaev” (Tashkent, 1977), “Uzbek-Turkmen Literary Relations” (Tashkent, 1978), “Maxtumkuli’s Poetry in Uzbekistan” (Tashkent, 1984), “From Literary Influence to Creative Uniqueness” (Nukus, 2007), “Translation and Translator’s Responsibility” (Tashkent, 2007), “Literary Process, Creative Responsibility, Literary Relations” (Tashkent, 2009), “Maxtumkuli – Spring of Inspiration” (Tashkent, 2012), “A Flower in Gulistan” (co-authored with G. Kurambaeva. – Tashkent, 2016), “Inspired by Navoi’s garden of creativity…” (Tashkent, 2021) were published in the prestigious publishing houses “Fan,” “Uzbekistan,” “Literature and Art named after Gafur Gulyam,” “Tafakkur,” “Cholpon.” His books in Karakalpak and Russian, such as “Hamza hám qaraqalpaq ádebiy ortalığı” (Nukus, 1989), “Kewil kewilden suw isher” (Nukus, 1991), “Vzaimnoye obogosheniye literatur” (Nukus, 1993), were published by the publishing houses “Karakalpakstan” and “Bilim.” About a hundred reviews and articles by well-known scholars of these republics were published in newspapers and magazines of Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan on his books published in Karakalpak, Uzbek, Turkmen, and Russian languages, and in them the author’s scientific research was assessed as a worthy contribution to the literary studies of the three peoples. Professor K. Kurambaev, in addition to his native language, also knew Karakalpak and Turkmen, and wrote in these languages. His books in Karakalpak and Russian, such as “Hamza hám qaraqalpaq ádebiy ortalığı” (Nukus, 1989), “Kewil kewilden suw isher” (Nukus, 1991), “Взаимное обогощение литератур” (Nukus, 1993), were published by the publishing houses “Karakalpakstan” and “Bilim.” About a hundred reviews and articles by well-known scholars of these republics were published in newspapers and magazines of Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan on his books published in Karakalpak, Uzbek, Turkmen, and Russian languages, and in them the author’s scientific research was assessed as a worthy contribution to the literary studies of the three peoples. Professor K. Kurambaev, in addition to his native language, also knew Karakalpak and Turkmen, and wrote in these languages. The scholar created fundamental scientific works in the Turkmen language in the aspect of literary relations on Turkmen classical and modern literature, especially the works of Makhtumkuli. His articles on these issues were published in the central newspapers and scientific journals of Turkmenistan. In 2013, the scholar’s monograph “Magtymguly Garagalpagystanda” was published in Turkmen in Ashgabat. The renowned scientist worked fruitfully for many years as a member of the Writers’ Union of Karakalpakstan and Uzbekistan, as well as a member of the editorial board of the journals “Ilim hám jámiet,” “Sániyat,” “Tamaddun nuri.” The scholar created fundamental scientific works in the Turkmen language in the aspect of literary relations on Turkmen classical and modern literature, especially the works of Makhtumkuli. His articles on these issues were published in the central newspapers and scientific journals of Turkmenistan. In 2013, the scholar’s monograph “Magtymguly Garagalpagystanda” was published in Turkmen in Ashgabat. The renowned scientist worked fruitfully for many years as a member of the Writers’ Union of Karakalpakstan and Uzbekistan, as well as a member of the editorial board of the journals “Ilim hám jámiet,” “Sániyat,” “Tamaddun nuri.” K. Kurambaev was awarded the honorary title “Honorary Certificate of the Republic of Uzbekistan” (1994), “Honored Scientist of the Republic of Karakalpakstan” (1999), badges “10th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan” (2001), “Excellence in Public Education of Uzbekistan” (2009), “Excellence in Public Education of Karakalpakstan” (2012), the International State Prize of the Republic of Turkmenistan “Makhtumkuli Firogi” (2014), the commemorative badge “25th Anniversary of the Constitution of Uzbekistan” (2017), the Order “For Selfless Service” (2021).

    Kamil Yuldashevich Tashanov, Honored Worker of Public Education of Karakalpakstan and Uzbekistan, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor, has been actively engaged in issues of national literature and translation studies. During his scientific and pedagogical career, he published numerous articles and abstracts, monographs, teaching aids, and textbooks in scientific journals. In particular, the textbook “Uzbek Language” for the 3rd grade of schools where education is conducted in the Karakalpak language (in co-authorship with I.Primzharova. – Nukus: Bilim, 2000, 2005, 2008,), “Literary Heritage and National Thinking” (in co-authorship with I. Yakubov. – Tashkent, 2001), “Seminar Classes on the History of Uzbek Literature” (co-authored with S.Matyakupov, H.Allambergenov. – Tashkent: Science and Technology, 2015), “National Character and Literary Translation” (Tashkent: Science and Technology, 2015), “The Glory of Modern Interpretation” (co-authored with A.Allambergenov. – Tashkent: Science and Technology, 2015),” “Sulaymon Bakirgani. Life and Creative Heritage” (Nukus State Pedagogical Institute Printing House, 2020), “Modern Pedagogical Technologies in Teaching the Life and Works of Ogahiy” (Nukus State Pedagogical Institute Printing House, 2020). At the initiative of the scientist, in 2023, the electronic online journal “Science time” was established at the Nukus State Pedagogical Institute.