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Language Family: Qarluq family of Turkic languages
Location: Uzbekistan (official language), Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan
Related Languages:
Uyghur


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Uzbek Language Fonts

Yahoo! Search - Free Language Sites

Because font sites come and go on the Internet, the best service SEELRC can provide its users is this Yahoo! Search "find it yourself" link.

 

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Introductions


Megasites

Search Engine Colossus - Uzbekistan

Links to primary Uzbek language search engines and gateways.

Russian and East European Network Information Center (REENIC) - Uzbekistan

This link to the Russian and East European Network Information Center website at the University of Texas, Austin, has been preset to connect you directly to resources related to Uzbekistan.

REESWeb - Search Uzbekistan

Do a "search keyword" for "Uzbekistan" in the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Russian and East European Studies website database. Strong in links throughout Eastern and Central Europe as well as with the NIS.

Library of Congress Portals to the World - Uzbekistan

Created and maintained by the LoC Area Studies Directorate.

BUBL LINK - Uzbekistan

BUBL LINK Catalogue is largest Internet portal in U.K.: Selected Internet resources covering all academic subject areas.

Yahoo - Regional, Countries Links - Uzbekistan

Excellent Yahoo search engine links for countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.

EurasiaNet - Uzbekistan

Resources and daily news links.

DMOZ Open Directory - Uzbekistan

Extensive resources page, includes links to Interactive Portals, Music and Art, Country/Regions, etc.

Websites on Central Asia and Uzbekistan

By Mark Dickens, contains a good selection of general regional and Uzbek specific websites.

Google Directory - Uzbekistan

Google Regional Directory preset for Uzbekistan.

Google.com Search - Pre-set for Uzbek

The Google search engine has been preset for you to search the Internet using the Uzbek language. Also ideal for target language lexical and contextual searches and other language-oriented uses. Requires Uzbek fonts. (Also included in Language Materials links below.)

 

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Professional Organizations, Online Journals and Library Consortia

Idealist.org - Uzbekistan

"Action without borders" offers list of national non-profit professional and social organizations.

American Association of Teachers of Turkic Languages (AATT)

AATT, "founded in 1985 as the American Association of Teachers of Turkish, is a private, non-profit, non-political organization of individuals interested in the languages of the Turks. In 1993, the members voted to expand and include all languages of the Turks. The objective of the Association is to advance and improve the teaching of the languages of the Turks; to promote study, criticism, and research in the field of the languages and literatures of the Turks; and to further the common interests of teachers of these subjects."

Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource Center, Indiana University - Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan resource page of IAUNRC. Also check main page and links.

American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies

" The Association represents American scholarship in the field of Russia, Central Eurasian, Central and East European studies. Representatives of the AAASS sit on such bodies as the US State Department's Advisory Committee on the Soviet/East European Research and Training Act (1983), and the International Congress for Central and East European Studies (ICCEES). It is a constituent society of the American Council of Learned Societies. "

Central Asia-Caucasus Institute (SAIS)

The Johns Hopkins University, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies. The Central Asia-Caucasus Institute of SAIS: for the study of the Caucasus, Central Asia and the Caspian Region.

Middle East Studies Association

"MESA is a private nonprofit, nonpolitical organization of scholars and other persons interested in the study of the Middle East, North Africa and the Islamic world. MESA is dedicated to promoting high standards of scholarship and instruction, to facilitating communication among scholars through annual meetings and publications, and to promoting cooperation among those who study the Middle East."

International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX)

IREX is the premier US nonprofit organization specializing in higher education, independent media, Internet development, and civil society programs in the United States, Europe, Eurasia, the Near East, and Asia.

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Universities, Programs and Centers of Study

U.S. Institutions Teaching Uzbek

From Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA) at the University of Minnesota. Search LCTL list of primary US universities offering instruction in Uzbek.

Uzbekistan: Colleges and Universities

Links to major institutions of higher learning.

Colleges and Universities - Uzbekistan

Another link site to institutions of higher learning

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Language Materials

Uzbek Language- Wikipedia

General article with examples and external links.

UCLA Language Materials Project: Teaching Materials for Less Commonly Taught Languages

Outstanding site for both online and published resources - not just for teachers. Select "Uzbek," "All Materials," and "All Levels" for full display.

Orientaal's links to Turkic languages - Uzbek

Some rare finds in this language resource site.

Uzbek Writing System

Basic introduction to Uzbek alphabet with collections of links to audio files and language related websites.

Introduction to the Uzbek Language

The "Principal Orthographic Rules For The Uzbek Language" is a translation of the Uzbekistan Cabinet of Minister's Resolution No. 339, of August 24, 1995 with its accompanying addendum.

DLIFLC - GLOSS/LingNet - Uzbek

Product of Defense Language Institute: "All of the GLOSS lessons are categorized into one of three primary competencies: lexical (vocabulary), structure (grammar), and discourse (devices that bind texts, conversations, etc.). Additionally, all lessons address the socio-cultural competence through teacher notes and the like."

Includes: Cultural Orientation, 15 common phrases, basic language guide and more.

LangNet - on Joint Language University

"LangNet is a language learning support system with interactive materials designed for those who want to practice and maintain their target language reading and listening skills." Currently, only available to military, government agencies and select academic institutions. Best accessed through Joint Language University portal (above).

Joint Language University - Uzbek Resources

In addition to LangNet (above), JLU also provides one login/password access to Transparent Language materials like Uzbek Language Virtual Flash Cards; WordChamp online language lessons; and SCOLA television broadcasts.

Orthographic Rules for the Uzbek Language

By Mark Dickens, contains a section of Pronunciation, a Word List, and a sketch of the Grammar.

Outline of Uzbek Grammar

Translated by Mark Dickens, the title says it all.

New Uzbek Latin Alphabet

By Mark Dickens, once more, the title says it all.

LanguagesOnTheWeb.com - Uzbek

Large list of links to Uzbek language and country/culture sites. Not all functional and not all freeshare.

I Love Languages.com - Uzbek

A small collection of links to language and cultural websites.

Google.com Search - Pre-set for Uzbek

The Google search engine has been preset for you to search the Internet using the Uzbek language. Also ideal for target language lexical and contextual searches and other language-oriented uses. Requires Uzbek fonts. (Also included in Language Materials links below.)

 

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Online Dictionaries

YourDictionary.com - Uzbek

Large dictionary portal offers general and specialized online dictionaries; slim pickins for Uzbek.

Isman Online Uzbek Dictionary

Claims to have 33,000+ words in Uzbek English dictionary.

Uzbek-English Online Dictionary

Basic online dictionary.

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Online Media and News

Kidon Media-Link: Uzbekistan

Links to online newspapers, magazines, TV and radio stations from this giant news portal.

OnlineNewspapers.com - Uzbekistan

Small election of national newspapers.

Eurasianet - Uzbekistan

News in English and Russian from a variety of news sources.

Yahoo! News - Uzbekistan

Latest news in English from a variety of news sources.

Voice of America - Uzbek

Voice of America news broadcasting in target language.

BBC - Uzbek.com

BBC news broadcasts in Uzbek.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty - Uzbek News Service

Latest news reports in English and Uzbek.

TvRadioWorld - Uzbekistan

About: "TvRadioWorld is an informational directory dealing with radio and television broadcasters worldwide." Site allows you to bookmark favorite radio stations for listening.

SCOLA - Global Foreign Language Portal

SCOLA ia a leader in foreign language television news broadcasts. Schedule of broadcasts, insta-classes in some languages, and other useful information.

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WWW Virtual Library - Uzbekistan

Large index to sites related to Uzbekistan and Uzbek history.

Wikipedia - History of Uzbekistan

Excellent encyclopedia article with addition links to important periods and personalities.

Wikipedia - Culture of Uzbekistan

Article provides overview of culture with links to Islam and Music.

About Uzbekistan - Culture and Tradition

From the Embassy of Uzbekistan to U.S. website.

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Government and Politics

Governments on the WWW - Uzbekistan

Includes links to National Institutions and Government sites including President and most Ministries; Embassies in foreign countries, Political Parties, etc.

Political Resources on the Net - Uzbekistan

Listings of political sites available on the Internet sorted by country, with links to Parties, Organizations, Governments, Media and more from all around the world.

Foreign and International Law - Uzbekistan

From the Washburn University School of Law Library, links to country sites for Constitutional Law, Government and Politics, Law and Legislation, Legislative Bodies, etc.

GlobalSecuity.org - Uzbekistan

Search "Uzbekistan" for news on topics like Hostilities, Security, Weapons, People, Countries, Organizations, Money.

Centre of Islamic and Middle Eastern Law

The Centre of Islamic and Middle Eastern Law was established in 1990 at the School of Oriental and African Studies, London University, in recognition of the growing importance of law in both its Islamic and Middle Eastern dimensions. Website provides links to original papers and documents fundamental to Islamic Law.

 

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Country Studies

Wikipedia - Uzbekistan

Excellent online encyclopedia article covering geography, history, military, culture, etc. with links to Internet resources.

Uzbekistan - A Country Study

Exceptionally detailed presentation from the Library of Congress. Includes sections on: Geography, Society, Economy, Government and Politics, Very Detailed History and Historical Development, Contemporary Trends, etc.

DLIFLC - Uzbekistan in Perspective

Online familiarization course. Chapters include: Country Profile, Geography, History, Economy, Society, and Security; also has an End-ofCourse Test/Assessment.

CIA World Factbook - Uzbekistan

Good resource site for information on Geography, People, Government, Economy, Communications, Transportation, Military, and Transnational Issues.

BBC News Country Profiles - Uzbekistan

Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries; also biographic sketches of leaders, essay on media, and historic timelines. They also include audio and video clips from the BBC archives.

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Country Analyses

U.S. Department of State Background Notes - Uzbekistan

Background Notes are updated/revised as they are received from regional bureaus and are added to the database of the Department of State web site. Categories include: Geography, People, History, Government, Political Conditions, Economy, Defense, Foreign Relations, U.S. Relations, and Travel/Business.

International Monetary Fund - Uzbekistan

Latest developments in Peace and Security, Economic Development, Humanitarian Aid/Refugees, Environment/Shelter, Human Rights, Women/Children/Population, Health/Poverty/Food Security, Culture/Education.

The World Bank Group - Uzbekistan

WBG Activities in Uzbekistan, with additional related links.

The World Trade Organization - Uzbekistan (Observer)

"The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world?s trading nations and ratified in their parliaments. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business."

Energy Information Administration Country Analysis Briefs - Central Asia: Uzbekistan

"The Energy Information Administration (EIA), created by Congress in 1977, the a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy. We provide policy-independent data, forecasts, and analysis to promote sound policy making efficient markets and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and environment."

World Health Organization - Uzbekistan

About WHO" "The World Health Organization, the United Nations specialized agency for health, was established on 7 April 1948. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health is defined in WHO's Constitution as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."

International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - Uzbekistan

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 178 member National Societies.

Amnesty International - Uzbekistan

Amnesty International is a champion defender of human rights worldwide. Familiarity with a given country's human rights issues can provide a unique insight into many other aspects of its culture and politics.

Human Rights Watch - Uzbekistan

Human Rights Watch is dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world.

International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights

The International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights is a self-governing group of non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations that act to protect human rights throughout Europe, North America, and the Central Asian republics formed from the territories of the former Soviet Union. A primary specific goal is to monitor compliance with the human rights provisions of the Helsinki Final Act and its Follow-up Documents.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) - Mission of the Republic of Uzbekistan to NATO

The NATO homepage is an excellent resource for information on member and affiliate nations and their policies and activities in the world at large.

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Travel Guides

Lonely Planet Destinations - Uzbekistan

The people at the offbeat Lonely Planet website are not your typical travel guides -- they're very bright and know what they're talking about. Their goal is not to "sell the country" to travelers. Instead, they tell it how it is. Typical headings include: "Warnings" (in case travel is not recommended - the "why's"); Facts for the Traveler, When to Go, Events, Money and Costs, Attractions, Off the Beaten Track, Activities, History, Culture, Environment, Getting There and Away, Getting Around, and Further Reading and Related Weblinks.

Wikitravel - Uzbekistan

Wikitravel - by the people, for the people. Wikitravel is a project to create a free, complete, up-to-date, and reliable world-wide travel guide. Still coming into being with some countries.

Yahoo Travel Guide - Uzbekistan

Includes links to history, basics, transportation, dining, shopping and climate.

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