Language preferences as a result of language socialization

Abstract

This article is devoted to the research of language preferences of Kazakhstan youth in
the education sphere. Language preference has recently become the object of linguistic analysis as a
language phenomenon. In sociolinguistics it is important to appeal to the analysis of language choice
and the prestige of a language that affects a person’s language preference. We are witnesses of various
changes in the field of education, which are an influencing factor on the language preferences of young
people. Today objective statistical data on language preferences of students of Kazakhstan youth can
provide an analysis of the results of comprehensive testing of applicants for admission to universities of
the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the Unified National Testing for graduates of secondary schools.
However, in order to determine the specific language situation in the country these data are insufficient,
thus a detailed study is planned. In this regard, research and analysis of data on the choice of language
of instruction and language preferences of students havegreat scientific and practical importance, which
will contribute to understanding the real language situation among Kazakhstan students. The results of
the study will provide information about the language preferences in education, thereby reflecting the
real picture of the language functioning among the Kazakhstan youth and consequently help forward a
purposeful adjustment of language policy in the field of education.