Department of foreign languages and translation
In 1988, the specialty «Foreign language» was opened at the Faculty of Foreign Languages with qualification «Teacher of English and German Languages» In 1991, an independent graduate department of German Language was established. The first head of the department was appointed Senchenkova Natalia Gennadyevna, candidate of philological sciences.
In 1997 a new specialty «Translation Business» was opened at the faculty with qualification «Translator-referent».
In May 2002, an independent graduate department of the theory and practice of translation was established. Preparation of students in translation and English as a main foreign language. Translation disciplines were also taught to students of specialty «Foreign language: two foreign languages».
Since 2006 «German Language Department» was merged with «Department of Theory and Practice of Translation» and was renamed into «Department of Language and Translation». In 2012, the department was merged with the department of «practical course of foreign languages» and in 2013 with the department «English language». Currently, 25 teachers, including 6 PhDs, 1 PhD and 18 masters of education work at the «Foreign languages and Translation Department».
The department is regularly invited native speakers, volunteers. Since 2019, Gul Banu and Saddullah Duman (Bülent Edgevit Zonguldak University, Turkey) have been teaching Turkish as the second foreign language department. Since 2020, English and Korean have been promoted by volunteers from the United States and South Korea.
The Department of «Foreign Languages and Translation» conducts research work within the framework of the unified theme:
«Structural-semantic and comparative-typological analysis of linguistic phenomena in different systems languages, linguo-pedagogical and methodical problems of language learning and translation».
Kapysheva Gulnar Kydyrbekovna
Head of the Department, Candidate of Philology
Kapysheva Gulnar Kydyrbekovna
Head of the Department, Candidate of Philology
Leadership, Grants and International Recognition
Civic Values, Tolerance and Professional Ethics
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Core GoalsFormation of a well-rounded future specialist with deep professional knowledge, active citizenship, broad outlook, humanism, and love for the history and traditions of the Motherland and national culture.
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AnnualFestival of Languages — students present the foreign languages studied: English, German, Chinese, Korean, French and Turkish.
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SystematicAdaptation of "Serpin" programme students, curatorial hours, city tours, excursions to the ethnopark, museums, and collective visits to theatres and folk art exhibitions.
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Events on studying the President's Annual Address; prevention of religious extremism; promotion of a healthy lifestyle; fostering tolerance and interethnic communication culture.
Structural-Semantic Analysis, Linguodidactics and Translation
- Publications in international journals and teaching aids. Active participation in conferences at universities in Jakarta, Linden, Freiburg, and other institutions.
- Prof. Zhang E.E. — Chairman of the jury of the regional English Olympiad; scientific consultant of the Research Specialised Centre "Vostok" for gifted children.
- Cooperation with ACCELS, British Council, US Embassy, Korean Centre, DAAD, and the Goethe-Institut. Student research circles meet monthly: "Linguistic Theory and Practice of German and English", "Onomastic Research".
Outgoing & Incoming Mobility, Invited Professors
Modern EMC, Digitalisation and Professional Development
- Drafting new curriculum work plans and drawing up work programmes for newly introduced disciplines.
- Development of educational and methodological complexes (EMC) for each discipline and updating existing teaching materials.
- Conducting scientific and methodological seminars of the department; development and publication of teaching aids for the disciplines taught.
- Development of methodological materials for monitoring students' academic achievement.
- Mutual visits to classes among department teachers to exchange pedagogical experience; conducting open lessons.
- Methodological work within the framework of teachers' professional development; advanced training courses under the "Orleu" programme in Almaty.
- Analysis of graduate employment and engagement with employers to collaborate on training future specialists.
- Participation in the organisation and conduct of the faculty's open methodological week.
Teaching staff of the department

Kapysheva Gulnar Kydyrbekovna
Ph.D., Professor, Head of the Department

Abdrakhmanova Tolkyn Muratbekovna
PhD Associate Professor

Abseitova Yerkezhan Mauletbekovna
Senior lecturer , master

Baurzhanuly Yerkebulan
Lecturer , master

Beisenova Simbat Zhailyaukhanovna
Senior lecturer , master

Toleusabyr Diana
Lecturer , master

Zholamanova Kalamkas Dauletkhanovna
Lecturer , master

Rakhmetova Assel Erlanovna
Lecturer , master

Kenesbekov Yersultan Yerzhanovich
Lecturer , master

Kozlova Anna Lvovna
Senior lecturer , master

Larionova Irina Yurievna
Candidate of Sciences (Pedagogy), Professor

Muratkanova Zarina Kenzhibekovna
Lecturer , master

Nuralinova Galima Mukhamadievna
Senior lecturer , master

Nurgazhinova Gaukhar Serikovna
Lecturer , master

Serebrennikova Marina Anatolyevna
Candidate of Sciences (Pedagogy), Associate Professor

Torgaeva Raushan Kazhimkanovna
Senior lecturer , master

Fedosova Svetlana Alexandrovna
Candidate of Sciences (Philology), Professor

Zhang Elena Evgenievna
Candidate of Sciences (Pedagogy), Professor

Friedman Ilmira Zamanbekovna
Senior lecturer , master

Khan Galina Oktyabrevna
Senior lecturer , master

Ryskhanova Zhansaya Aikynkyzy
Lecturer , master

Sharipzhanova Gaukhar Batyrovna
Lecturer , master

Kydyrbekova Aigerim Serikovna
Lecturer , master

Aygazinova Zhuldyz Sailaukhanovna
Lecturer , master