Uzbek

Turkic and Central Eurasian Studies Program at the University of Washington is one of the oldest and most distinguished programs in the United States. It is one of the only in the country that offers a complete program of Turkic and Central Eurasian studies including courses in Turkic languages, culture, history, literature, and area studies.

Program Overview

 

Degree availability: Minor/ B.A / M.A

Years offered: 3 years

Contact: Prof. Talant Mawkanuli

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Course Information

Course Catalog

 

  • UZBEK 101/102/103 Elementary Uzbek (5)
  • UZBEK 105 Intensive Elementary Uzbek
  • UZBEK 201/202/203 Intermediate Uzbek (5) A&H
  • UZBEK 401/402/403 Uzbek through Culture  I,II,III (5)
  • UZBEK 490 Supervised Study (1-6, max. 18)
  • UZBEK 496 Special Studies in Uzbek
  • UZBEK 499 Undergraduate Research
  • UZBEK 511/512/513 Elementary Uzbek
  • UZBEK 521/522/523 Intermediate Uzbek
  • UZBEK 541/542/543 Uzbek through Culture I,II,III
  • UZBEK 596 Special Studies in Uzbek
  • UZBEK 600 Independent Study or Research (*-)

 

More About Uzbek

Global

  • Over 35 million speakers.

Learning

  • Uzbek is a Turkic language and the 2nd most widely spoken Turkic language after Turkish.

Culture & Diplomacy

  •  As a Turkic language, Uzbek provides a foundation for understanding other related languages (like Kyrgyz, Kazakh, and Uyghur), enhancing diplomatic reach.

Airplane IconTravel & Career

  • It enables deeper, respectful connections with locals, facilitating cultural exchange beyond the surface level of international tourism.

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Visit MELC

  • Uzbekistan, Chiva, Historic center,

    Uzbekistan, Chiva, Historic center

  • Uzbekistan, Khiva, Minaret,

    Uzbekistan, Khiva, Minaret

  • Tashkent, Capital City,

    Tashkent, Capital City

  • Independence Square, Tashkent,

    Independence Square, Tashkent