Exploring Q-Pop
Blended Learning Activities
A series of experiences to learn more about the Kazakh music phenomenon
Watch the Documentary: Men sen emes (“Петь свои песни“)
This 2019 documentary follows the Kazakh pop group “Ninety One.” It discusses the impact of their music, including some of the controversy surrounding their performances.
If you didn’t already watch the film at your institution, watch it before completing the blended learning activities.
Watch the documentary here.
Prepare for Workshop #1
Workshop #1: Ninety One and the Youth Movement
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 5pm EST | 4pm CST | 3pm MST | 2pm PST
AsetKeyZet, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Complete the following three activities to help prepare for Workshop #1!
Activity #2: From 91’s Producer
Activity #3: Opinions on 91
Prepare for Workshop #2
Workshop #2: A deeper dive into Kazakhstan
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 5pm EST | 4pm CST | 3pm MST | 2pm PST
Complete the following four activities to help prepare for Workshop #2!
Activity #1: Interview with Katya about Ninety-One’s Music Video “Bata”
Activity #2: Interview with Dulat about Ninety-One’s Music Video “Bata”
Activity #3: Matching Russian and Kazakh Words
Activity #4: From the Documentary MEN SEN EMES
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