Department of history of Kazakhstan and social and humanitarian disciplines

Address: Ust-Kamenogorsk, st. 30th Guards Division, 34; Building No. 1; office No. 335;

tel.: +7 (7232) 540 387

The history of the department begins in 1956, when the department “Fundamentals of Marxism-Leninism” was opened on the basis of the Faculty of History and Philology of the Ust-Kamenogorsk Pedagogical Institute.

In the first half of the 60s, departments of history of the CPSU, philosophy, political Economy were created, in 1972 2 departments of the Faculty of History were created – general History (head of the department – G.P. Zhidkov) and the Department of History of the USSR (head of the department – N.V. Alekseenko). In 1991, the Department of the History of the USSR was reorganized into the Department of the History of the USSR and the History of Kazakhstan.

In 1994, for the first time in Kazakhstan, a master’s degree in the specialty “History” was conducted, 7 years later the Dissertation Department was opened The Council on the specialty “National History” (2001-2004) under the leadership of Professor S.K. Igibaev, where the first masters and young teachers successfully defended themselves. In 2010, he received a license to train PhD doctors in the specialty “History”. Currently, the department carries out a full three-level cycle of training specialists in accordance with the Bologna Principles.

In 2021, as a result of the merger of two departments: “History of Kazakhstan” and “Rukhani Zhangyru and socio-humanitarian disciplines”, the Department of History of Kazakhstan and Rukhani Zhangyru was formed. Since February 2023, it has been renamed the Department of “History of Kazakhstan and Socio-humanitarian disciplines”.

The training of students, undergraduates and doctoral students at the Department of History of Kazakhstan and Socio-Humanitarian Disciplines is carried out by 3 doctors of Sciences, 12 candidates of Sciences, 10 of them associate professors, 1 PhD doctor. Settling down is 55%.

In addition, the teaching staff of the department conducts classes in general education disciplines in all bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Achievements of the department

Every year, the department and its staff act as organizers and organizers of major scientific events. Among them are annual events that have become branded: student conference (April), international seminar dedicated to the memory of victims of political repression (May), Local history readings (November), International Scientific and Practical Conference "Culture and the problem of civilizational choice", International round table "Ideas and justifications for innovation programs", International Philosophical-methodological seminar "Human problem: history and modernity".

As a result of these and other events, the department publishes collections, collective monographs, specialized issues of university journals.

The department's international cooperation related to academic mobility, scientific consulting and internships, joint research and organization of events covers universities and research centers in Belarus, Germany, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Switzerland, etc.

Teachers of the department participate in various advanced training courses at the university, national and foreign levels.

Students and teachers of the department actively participate in city, regional and republican conferences, seminars, Olympiads.

The department carries out constant cooperation with schools of the city and the region, annually holds republican Olympiads on history "Tugan Zher. Tugan el.Tugan global", in public disciplines "Adam bol! Smart fest", participates as a jury in various Olympiads, project competitions, holds round tables with teachers of schools in the city and region, participates in rating events.

Teachers of the department have awards and letters of thanks of various levels in the field of education.

Еducational work

The educational work of the Department of History of Kazakhstan and Social and Humanitarian Disciplines is carried out within the framework of the educational plan of the Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University. Students of the educational programs prepared by the department actively participate in events dedicated to the topics of "Education Day", "Nauryz", "Independence is the support of the country" and public holidays. Students also demonstrate their abilities in the field of education and science at events related to historically significant events. For example, within the framework of the event "800 years since the foundation of the Ulus of Jochi", a historical and educational evening "Elim-ai" was held among students of the educational program 6B01601 - "History". Senior lecturer of the Department of History of Kazakhstan and Social and Humanitarian Disciplines K.R. Zhirindinova made a report on the topic "Zhoshi - a historical figure" and introduced students to an exhibition of books dedicated to the ulus of Zhoshi. Third-year students Sabyrzhan Samatuly, Alisher Kumar and Aigerim Isatayevna, together with the staff of the Ust-Kamenogorsk Children's and Youth Library, prepared reports and presented them at the university and to the staff of the East Kazakhstan region Department of Emergency Situations.

Senior lecturer of the department A.M. Otanova held a curatorial hour to discuss and explain to students the Address of the Head of State K. Tokayev to the people of Kazakhstan dated September 2, 2024. The curator of the group noted that the head of state focused on a number of areas, and paid special attention to his message on foreign policy issues.

Senior lecturer of the Department of History of Kazakhstan and Social and Humanitarian Disciplines Mutan Gulnur Kairkanovna and fourth-year students of the educational program "History" organized a curatorial hour dedicated to the International Day of Older Persons on October 1. Topic: "The house in which an elderly person lives is a treasure." Objective: to explain to students the values of our people, the importance of family education in modern society, to show concern for the elderly, to cultivate such noble qualities as respect, reverence and politeness to elders.

The event "Independence is the Foundation!", dedicated to Independence Day, was organized by the senior lecturer of the Department of History of Kazakhstan and Social and Humanitarian Disciplines Mutan Gulnur Kairkanovna and 4th-year students of the educational program "History". A curatorial hour was held on this topic.

Objective: to show students the long-term struggle and exploits of the Kazakh people on the path to independence, the steadfast character and determination of the Kazakh nation as an example for modern youth. It was stated that our duty as youth and future generations is to maintain this trust, continue to develop our country and constantly improve, strive for knowledge, innovation, wisdom, kindness and honesty, as well as to protect and appreciate our world, which did not come easy.

In connection with the 121st anniversary of Sarsen Amanzholov's birth, Associate Professor of the Department A.A. Oskembay gave a lecture to 2nd-year students majoring in History on the topic of "Socio-pedagogical activity of S. Amanzholov" and held an educational curatorial hour for them.

The intellectual competition "QUIZ" was organized by 3rd-year students of the Department of History of Kazakhstan and Social and Humanitarian Disciplines of the Higher School of Humanities of the Kazakh National University named after Sarsen Amanzholov on the topic "Makhambet Utemisuly - poet, wrestler and composer" in honor of the 220th anniversary of Makhambet Utemisuly.

Thanks to this event, students were able to learn forgotten facts and new information about Makhambet Utemisov. They were also able to improve their critical thinking, creative thinking and critical thinking skills.

On February 17, in honor of the day of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan, curators A.O. Omarkanova and K.R. Zhirindinova organized a curatorial hour for 1st and 3rd year students of educational programs 6B01602 - "History and Social Science" and 6B01601 - "History". First-year student Erkinbekov Salauat made a report on the topic that was discussed, an exchange of opinions took place among the students.

Research work

The research activities of the Department of History of Kazakhstan and Social and Humanitarian Disciplines are carried out in accordance with scientific directions. The main directions of the department's research: "Current problems of history, demography and international relations", "New Kazakhstan in the context of civilizational transformations".

Objective: Study of socio-economic, political, cultural and ethnic processes in society at the beginning of the 20th - 21st centuries.

When determining the directions of research, the department is primarily guided by its profile, scientific, educational specialization of the teaching staff of the department.

The main directions of the research work of the department are:

- development of scientific and theoretical problems;

- study and generalization of the research experience of other universities, research institutions and organizations;

- publication activity (publication of monographs, textbooks and teaching aids, articles in scientific periodicals included in international databases);

- implementation of research work of a scientific, exploratory and scientific-methodical nature. Scientific research is carried out within the framework of scientific research work; publication of monographs, scientific articles, organization and holding of international, regional scientific and practical conferences, round tables, holding of student scientific events and implementation of scientific results in the educational process.

Hirsch index of the faculty of the department:

Oskembay A.A. h-index – 2

Kazbekova A.T. h-index – 1

Zhirindinova K.R. h-index – 1

Nurbekova R.K. h-index – 1

Academic mobility of teaching staff and students

The Department of History of Kazakhstan and Social and Humanitarian Disciplines has an academic mobility program. Students of the department take an active part in various international events of the university: conferences, seminars, webinars, competitions with trips abroad. The department has established stable partnerships with leading foreign universities of the near and far abroad. The department implements a program to attract foreign scientists with high rates of publication activity. This provides an opportunity for joint publications in rating publications and the organization of scientific internships for students in leading scientific centers of the world.

Within the framework of academic mobility in 2022-2023, courses of lectures were given to students of the OP "History", "International Relations", "Religious Studies and Philosophy", "Political Science" by Professor Nurlan Kenzheakhmet of Harvard University (USA), Professor Sara Hejazi of the University of Trento (Italy), Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor, VNS of the Institute of History of the SB RAS Natalia Nikolaevna Ablazhey (Novosibirsk, Russia), Professor at the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio Figus Alessandro (Italy).

The first semester of the 2023-2024 academic year, a 3rd-year student of OP 6B01601-"History" Orazgalieva Yerkezhan Ergazykyzy is studying at the Zhetysu University named after I.Zhansugurov on academic mobility.

Methodical work

The methodical work of the department is the conduct of methodological seminars, as well as the development of the UMKD and the publication of educational, teaching aids and textbooks.

Chairman of the Methodological Council of the Department of History of Kazakhstan – Oskembai A.A.

The teachers of the department arrange events for the introduction of innovative teaching methods and technologies for the generalization and dissemination of advanced pedagogical experience of teachers.

Teachers annually attend classes of other teachers and in addition conduct open classes. Teaching aids are also developed and published.

An analysis of the employment of graduates and work to attract employers to work together to train future specialists is being carried out.

Teachers prepare graduate students to pass the EAEA in the disciplines of the department.

In addition, the teachers of the department annually carry out work on organizing and conducting an open methodological week of the department of history of Kazakhstan with the participation of teachers from schools in the region and the city.

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