ABDUALI KAIDAROV AND KAZAKH TERMINOLOGY

Abstract

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the scientific principles outlined in the work "A New Perspective on Kazakh Terminology" by Doctor of Philological Sciences, academician Abduali Kaidar, published in 1993. During the early years of Kazakhstan's independence, national language policy entered a new phase, necessitating the systematization, standardization, and scientific grounding of Kazakh terminology. In this context, the eleven principles proposed by A. Kaidar marked a significant step toward the reform of terminological studies. The primary objective of this study is to examine the theoretical foundations of these principles, uncover their methodological relevance, determine their role in the development of national term formation, and assess their impact on contemporary language and terminology policy in Kazakhstan.

To achieve this goal, several research tasks were identified: first, to analyze and systematize the eleven principles formulated by Kaidar; second, to establish the continuity of these principles with earlier theoretical approaches in terminology; third, to determine their significance in coordinating terminological activities; and finally, to present and evaluate scholarly responses and critiques regarding these principles through concrete examples.

A range of scholarly methods was applied in the study. The comparative method was used to juxtapose Kaidar's principles with earlier theoretical terminological frameworks. Content analysis was employed to extract and systematize the key ideas of the work "A New Perspective on Kazakh Terminology". To structure and interpret the principles, synthesis and systematization methods were utilized. The historical-scientific method was applied to assess the role and importance of these principles within the development of Kazakh terminological science in the post-Soviet period.

The article provides a detailed examination of each of the proposed principles, analyzing their practical relevance and their applicability in coordinating terminological work. It emphasizes that these principles are closely linked with broader issues of national language development and the implementation of state language policy. Special attention is paid to Kaidar's timely contribution to raising the issue of terminology, his role in shaping the scientific foundation and methodological direction for subsequent research, and his influence on the work of the State Terminology Commission.

Additionally, the article notes that Kaidar’s principles sparked diverse reactions within the academic community and were the subject of both support and constructive criticism. Prominent scholars such as Ömirzaq Aitbayev and Sherubay Qurmanbayuly acknowledged the scientific validity of the proposed framework while offering insightful critiques of specific aspects. This diversity of perspectives contributes to a well-rounded and objective analysis of Kaidar’s approach. Ultimately, the study concludes that A. Kaidar's work played a vector-forming role in the establishment and development of national terminology and remains relevant in the current linguistic landscape.