Mass media language in Kazakhstan: a review of statistical data

Abstract

In this article the questions of mass media language in Kazakhstan are considered. The definition of the concept «mass media» is given and spheres of its use are listed. The main goal of article is the review of statistical data of mass media resources of the country and a share of languages in mass media. The article states the importance of mass media in the development of language, as well as in the identification of the language situation and in the definition of the perspective of language choice. Social functional duties of mass media are specified. It also considers K. Esenova’s classification of mass media according to the distribution of information and T. Dobrosklonskaya’s definition of media linguistics. The author refers to a scientific work of M. Grechikhin devoted to modern media discourse. The results of the statistical analyses which are carried out on language of television, radio and periodicals are presented. Short information on the main tasks of «The Program of languages development and functioning for 2011-2020» and their realization is provided.