Abstract
This study focuses on the discussion of language attitudes, ideologies, and general discourse patterns surrounding the Kazakh language in sociolinguistic research. Additionally, the research aims to determine how and in what contexts different subfields of sociolinguistics approach Kazakh from their own contextual perspectives. The discourse analytical approach used is the Seven Building Tasks. The findings demonstrate varied approaches to Kazakh in sociolinguistic research discourse in general and across specific subfields. The analysis of twenty scholarly articles revealed the recurring patterns in how Kazakh is linked to policies and identity issues. The structured framework for linguistic attitudes and ideologies demonstrates predominantly positive scholarly attitudes towards Kazakh, as it was recognized as vital for national development. The results of this study contribute to the development of the fields of sociolinguistics and discourse analysis in Kazakhstan by providing an in-depth exploration of how the Kazakh language is discursively constructed in academic literature.