Yes, you read that title correctly! Professor Adam McCollum was recently interviewed by Forbes Kazakhstan about his research on Kazakh and Uyghur languages and his deepening ties to the region. In the interview, he reflects on language change, cultural identity, and what drew him to study Turkic languages in the first place. The conversation offers a unique look at how linguistic research connects with personal experience and cross-cultural understanding. I encourage you to watch the interview on YouTube at this link!
