AT AMANZHOLOV UNIVERSITY, THE OPENING OF ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSES TOOK PLACE WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF PROFESSORS FROM ITALY

Today at the  Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University, the official opening of Italian language courses took place. This important event is the result of strengthening international cooperation with leading universities in Italy.

By special invitation, foreign scholars arrived at the university — Professor Alessandro Figus from the University of Cassino and South Lazio, and Professor Guido Amoretti from the University of Genoa.

The Italian professors came to Ust-Kamenogorsk by official invitation from Amanzholov University. They conduct Italian language classes for students and also give lectures to master’s and doctoral students in the humanities, intercultural communication, and European academic experience.

The visit program also includes master classes in psychology and tourism. The scholars present modern scientific approaches in these areas and consult the university’s faculty on preparing and publishing articles in international peer-reviewed journals, which in turn promotes the scientific activity of the teaching staff.

The opening of the Italian language courses continues previously established cooperation: Amanzholov University has previously signed memoranda with the University of Genoa and the University of Cassino and South Lazio. These agreements provide for academic mobility, joint educational projects, and the promotion of the Italian language and culture.

It is worth noting that the Salvatore Quasimodo Center for Italian Language and Culture successfully operates at Amanzholov University. The center was created on the initiative of the chairman of the board – rector, Professor Mukhtar Adilbekovich Tolegen, in cooperation with Professor Guido Amoretti and Professor Alessandro Figus. The main goal of the center is to strengthen cooperation with Italian universities and expand opportunities for learning the Italian language.

During the ceremonial event, Rector Mukhtar Tolegen emphasized the growing importance of international partnerships, wished students success in learning the foreign language, and expressed confidence that the participation of Italian scholars would give a new impetus to the development of the university’s educational environment.

During the meeting, Professor Alessandro Figus conducted a case interview with students, presenting methods for rapidly mastering the Italian language and modern educational technologies. The students actively participated, asking questions about Italian culture, history, and traditions.

The opening of the Italian language courses and the arrival of foreign scholars is an important step in the internationalization of education and the expansion of the scientific potential of Amanzholov University. Undoubtedly, this initiative opens new horizons for cooperation with Italy.