The "Foreign Languages" department is part of Philology Faculty and was established on the basis of the former "Foreign Philology" and "The Russian Language and Literature" departments. Since April 1, 2025, it has been operating as a department training specialists in English, Russian, Chinese, and Korean languages.

   The activities of the "Foreign Languages" department are guided by the university’s main motto, "Advanced Knowledge and Eastern Education." The department is focused on preparing students to become specialists who possess advanced scientific knowledge, think independently, and are well-informed about rapidly advancing technological developments. The department’s professors and lecturers aim not only to provide students with contemporary education, but also to foster awareness of national identity, a deep understanding of the Eastern education system and its values, and the effective use of the university’s advanced scientific and technical resources.

There are a total of 81 professors and lecturers in the department. Among them 6 professors, 17 associate professors, 2 PhDs - senior lecturers, 56 senior lecturers and teachers.

Purpose of the department's activities. The primary goal of the department is to train competitive specialists who meet the demands of the modern labor market, possess excellent proficiency in English, Russian, Chinese, and Korean languages, and have high pedagogical potential. Additionally, the department aims to develop students into well-qualified professionals in this field.

To achieve these goals, the department is firmly committed to establishing cooperation agreements with foreign higher education institutions, implementing regular international exchange programs with their professors, lecturers, and students, and organizing seminars, training sessions, and academic courses in collaboration with experts in the field.

       At present, the department has established co-operation with several universities, including Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany; Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany; Southern Federal University in Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation; Korkyt Ata University in Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan; Kazakhstan State University named after Mukhtar Avezov in Shymkent city, Kazakhstan; Beijing Language and Culture University and Dalian University in the People's Republic of China; Namseoul University in South Korea; Sultan Idris University in Malaysia; as well as several universities in Uzbekistan.

Main Tasks of the Department's Activities:

– carrying out educational, methodological, scientific, and scholarly mentorship activities, as well as spiritual and educational work;

– developing students’ reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills;

– forming the ability to use English, Russian, Chinese, and Korean languages through new terminology in both general and specialized fields;

– developing students’ logical and critical thinking skills;

– student skill development in understanding professional documents in English, Russian, Chinese, and Korean, and applying acquired knowledge in practice;

– fostering the ability to analyze international scientific achievements from a linguistic perspective;

– preparing students for proficiency exams such as “TRKI,” “CEFR,” “TOPIC,” and “HSK,” which assess their ability to speak clearly, accurately, fluently, and confidently in English, Russian, Chinese, and Korean for future professional use.

The following disciplines are taught at the faculty

In the Russian Language Program: 

Undergraduate Program – 15 disciplines:

Introduction to Linguistics

Introduction to Literary Studies

Folklore

Stylistics of the Russian Language

Contemporary Russian Language with the Basics of Linguistics

Literature of the CIS Countries

History of Foreign Literature

Methodology of Teaching Russian Language and Literature

History of Russian Literature

Rhetoric

History of Foreign Literature

Ethnography

Basics of Literary Studies

Traditional and Innovative Technologies in Russian Language Learning

Russian Language (for non-specialists)

Master’s Program – 8 disciplines:

• Methodology of Scientific Research
• Basics of Linguistic Research
• Methods of Linguistic Research
• Fundamentals of Contemporary Russian Lexicology and Lexicography
• Problems of Contemporary Russian Phraseology
• Theory of Language
• Culture of Speech
• Theory and Practice of Intercultural Communication

These disciplines are aimed at developing in-depth knowledge of Russian language and literature, as well as skills in scientific analysis and intercultural communication.

The MA program includes 8 disciplines covering key aspects of linguistic science and methodology:

• Methodology of Scientific Research
• Basics of Linguistic Research
• Methods of Linguistic Research
• Fundamentals of Contemporary Russian Lexicology and Lexicography
• Problems of Contemporary Russian Phraseology
• Theory of Language
• Culture of Speech
• Theory and Practice of Intercultural Communication

These courses are aimed at in-depth mastering of theoretical and practical aspects of language, which contributes to the formation of highly qualified specialists in the field of linguistics and intercultural communication.

The English Language Program: (undergraduate) 

15 disciplines:

• Oral Speech Practice
• Reading and Writing Practice
• Practical Grammar and Phonetics
• Country Studies
• Introduction to Romance and Germanic Philology
• Regional Studies and Tourism
• Independent Learning Skills
• Theoretical Aspects of the Target Language
• Literature of the Countries of the Target Language
• Methodology of Teaching Languages and Educational Technologies
• Comparative Typology
• Theory and Practice of Translation
• Methodology of Designing Educational Materials
• Specialized Foreign Language
• Critical Reading and Writing

Master’s Program: 8 disciplines:

Text Linguistics

Foreign Language for Scientific Activities

Comparative Linguistics

Comparative Methodology of Teaching Foreign Languages

Cognitive Linguistics

Modern Linguistics

Theory and Practice of Translation

Modern Literature of the Countries of the Target Language

These courses are aimed at in-depth mastering of theoretical and practical aspects of the English language, which contributes to the training of highly qualified specialists in the field of philology and intercultural communication.

Chinese and Korean Language Programs:

Undergraduate Programs – 14 disciplines:

Foreign Oriental Languages

Western Language and Literature (English Language)

Country Studies

Improving Written Speech

Literature of the Countries of the Target Language

Listening Comprehension Improvement

Oral Speech development

Reading comprehension improvement

Methodology of Teaching Oriental Languages

Written speech in an oriental language - hieroglyphics, calligraphy

Stylistics

Academic Written Speech in Oriental Languages

Simultaneous Interpretation

Theoretical and Practical Grammar of the Target Language

These courses contribute to the comprehensive development of Oriental language skills, as well as to the formation of in-depth knowledge of the culture and literature of the countries whose languages are studied, which is the basis for the training of qualified specialists in the field of Oriental philology and intercultural communication.