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

EKU | Educational Programs — Foreign Languages and Translation
6В01703Bachelor's
Foreign Language: Two Foreign Languages
Duration: 4 years
English + 2nd FLChinese / Korean / German
6В01706Bachelor's
English Language (IP)
Duration: 4 years
Innovative ProgramTKT Preparation
6В01707Bachelor's
Foreign Languages (IP)
Duration: 4 years
STEM, CLILC1/C2 Level
6В02301Bachelor's
Translation Studies
Duration: 4 years
CAT ToolsConsecutive Interpreting
7М01703Master's
Foreign Language: Two Foreign Languages
Duration: 2 years
Research & TeachingUniversity Faculty
Department of Foreign Languages & Translation Studies | EKU
Partners & Achievements

Leadership, Grants and International Recognition

The Department of Foreign Languages and Translation Studies won 1st place in the intra-university competition "Best Department of the Year" (2014, 2017). The EP 6B01703 ranked 1st in the Atameken rating and was awarded 4 QS Stars in 2024.
International Project
MODULE Digital Humanities (2020–2023)
Jean Monnet, jointly with al-Farabi KazNU. Department teachers included in the working group.
Goethe-Institut Grant
30th Anniversary of the Goethe-Institut in Kazakhstan
Cycle of cultural and educational events — grant won by the department in 2024.
Grant Winner
Scientific Authority
Editor-in-Chief of "Global Culture Review"
Prof. Larionova I.Yu. heads the international journal (South Korea).
Student Recognition
Best Student of the Year 2018
Oralkhan Aizhan Yernazar kyzy, 1st-year student of EP "Foreign Language: Two Foreign Languages".
🌍 Department scientists actively participate in international symposia and congresses (Gutenberg University, Germany; Jakarta University, Indonesia; Linden University, Netherlands; Freiburg University, Switzerland). Teachers and students pass IELTS, Goethe-Zertifikat, and TKT exams. Senior lecturer Saparova D.R. defended a PhD in Cultural Studies at al-Farabi KazNU (December 2020).
Educational Work

Civic Values, Tolerance and Professional Ethics

Educational work is carried out in accordance with the "Comprehensive Programme of Education in Educational Institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan." The teaching staff considers it a purposeful activity aimed at developing students' spirituality based on universal and national values.
  • Core Goals
    Formation 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.
  • Annual
    Festival of Languages — students present the foreign languages studied: English, German, Chinese, Korean, French and Turkish.
  • Systematic
    Adaptation of "Serpin" programme students, curatorial hours, city tours, excursions to the ethnopark, museums, and collective visits to theatres and folk art exhibitions.
  • Events on studying the President's Annual Address; prevention of religious extremism; promotion of a healthy lifestyle; fostering tolerance and interethnic communication culture.
💬 The department has accumulated extensive experience in curatorship. At the start of each academic year, first-year curators carry out adaptation work, hold curatorial hours, and compile individual diagnostic cards for each student.
Research Work

Structural-Semantic Analysis, Linguodidactics and Translation

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Structural-semantic and comparative-typological analysis of linguistic phenomena
Research on phraseological units in languages of different systems, problems of translation of special texts, stylistic features, theory and practice of literary translation, interlanguage phraseological equivalents.
Supervisors: Prof. Kapysheva G.K., Prof. Zhang E.E.
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Linguodidactics and language teaching methodology in the digital environment
Implementation of CLIL technologies, online courses, early language learning methodology, preparation for international examinations.
Supervisors: Prof. Larionova I.Yu., Assoc. Prof. Fedosova S.A.
  • 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".
Academic Mobility

Outgoing & Incoming Mobility, Invited Professors

Partner universities: Adam Mickiewicz University (Poland), Gyeongsang National University (South Korea), University of Genoa (Italy), Linguistic and Technical University in Swiecie (Poland), Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania), University of Szeged (Hungary), Tajik International University of Foreign Languages.
Teaching Staff (Outgoing Mobility)
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2019–2024
Kapysheva G.K.
Germanists' Symposium in Mainz (Gutenberg University); preparation of the monograph "Interlanguage Equivalents".
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2023–2024
Larionova I.Yu., Fedosova S.A.
Seminars in Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand — certificates, CLIL technologies.
Student Mobility
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2021–2025
Fazylova A., Eltayeva M., Alibekova D., Bekbuldanova A. and others
Adam Mickiewicz University (Poznan, Poland).
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2022–2025
Abilova A., Nurgazina A., Redkina A., Sagadiyev E., Tusipkhanova S.
Gyeongsang National University (South Korea).
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2024–2025
Zelenkov F., Bakytzhanova A., Toktasynova Zh., Bagdan A. and others
University of Genoa (Italy).
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2023–2025
Shamsuddinov S., Nazarzoda S., Abdulov N. and others
Incoming mobility from the Tajik International University of Foreign Languages named after S. Ulughzoda.
🧑‍🏫 Volunteers and invited professors: PhD Joseph Wilson (Fulbright), Prof. Kim Mi-hyang (South Korea), Gulbanu Duman & Sadullah Duman (Turkey), Lee Hayoung (South Korea, Busan University). Foreign lecturers: Prof. Zhan Meilan (Tsinghua University, Beijing), Dr. Elizaveta Bydanova (France), Dr. Katharina Bouc (DAAD).
Methodical Work

Modern EMC, Digitalisation and Professional Development

The educational and methodological work of the department is aimed at improving teaching methods, direct methodological support of the educational process, introducing new ICT and the results of scientific-methodological research into teaching practice, and improving the pedagogical qualifications of the teaching staff.
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EMC available in digital access
100%
Teaching staff completed CPD in 3 years
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Language laboratory rooms
Key Areas of Educational and Methodological Work
  • 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

Kapysheva Gulnar Kydyrbekovna

Ph.D., Professor, Head of the Department

Abdrakhmanova Tolkyn Muratbekovna

Abdrakhmanova Tolkyn Muratbekovna

PhD Associate Professor

Abseitova Yerkezhan Mauletbekovna

Abseitova Yerkezhan Mauletbekovna

Senior lecturer , master

Baurzhanuly Yerkebulan

Baurzhanuly Yerkebulan

Lecturer , master

Beisenova Simbat Zhailyaukhanovna

Beisenova Simbat Zhailyaukhanovna

Senior lecturer , master

Toleusabyr Diana

Toleusabyr Diana

Lecturer , master

Zholamanova Kalamkas Dauletkhanovna

Zholamanova Kalamkas Dauletkhanovna

Lecturer , master

 Rakhmetova Assel Erlanovna

Rakhmetova Assel Erlanovna

Lecturer , master

Kenesbekov Yersultan Yerzhanovich

Kenesbekov Yersultan Yerzhanovich

Lecturer , master

Kozlova Anna Lvovna

Kozlova Anna Lvovna

Senior lecturer , master

Larionova Irina Yurievna

Larionova Irina Yurievna

Candidate of Sciences (Pedagogy), Professor

Muratkanova Zarina Kenzhibekovna

Muratkanova Zarina Kenzhibekovna

Lecturer , master

Nuralinova Galima Mukhamadievna

Nuralinova Galima Mukhamadievna

Senior lecturer , master

Nurgazhinova Gaukhar Serikovna

Nurgazhinova Gaukhar Serikovna

Lecturer , master

Serebrennikova Marina Anatolyevna

Serebrennikova Marina Anatolyevna

Candidate of Sciences (Pedagogy), Associate Professor

Torgaeva Raushan Kazhimkanovna

Torgaeva Raushan Kazhimkanovna

Senior lecturer , master

Fedosova Svetlana Alexandrovna

Fedosova Svetlana Alexandrovna

Candidate of Sciences (Philology), Professor

Zhang Elena Evgenievna

Zhang Elena Evgenievna

Candidate of Sciences (Pedagogy), Professor

Friedman Ilmira Zamanbekovna

Friedman Ilmira Zamanbekovna

Senior lecturer , master

Khan Galina Oktyabrevna

Khan Galina Oktyabrevna

Senior lecturer , master

Ryskhanova Zhansaya Aikynkyzy

Ryskhanova Zhansaya Aikynkyzy

Lecturer , master

Sharipzhanova Gaukhar Batyrovna

Sharipzhanova Gaukhar Batyrovna

Lecturer , master

Kydyrbekova Aigerim Serikovna

Kydyrbekova Aigerim Serikovna

Lecturer , master

Aygazinova Zhuldyz Sailaukhanovna

Aygazinova Zhuldyz Sailaukhanovna

Lecturer , master