Academic degree: Bachelor of Linguistics
Duration of study: 4 years
Language of training: Kazakh/Russian/English
Second foreign language (optional): Spanish, French, German
The educational program "Foreign Philology" is focused on the formation of professional training, which consists in the development of deep subject knowledge in the field of linguistics, literary studies and intercultural communication. Graduates of the program acquire the necessary professionally relevant competencies for successful work in the field of education, international cooperation and media, as well as conducting scientific research. The Foreign Philology educational program provides students with opportunities for professional and personal growth, developing analytical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with texts of various genres and styles. Special attention is paid to the mastery of modern methods of linguistic analysis, as well as the use of new information technologies in the field of humanities.
The specifics of the educational area: The educational program "Foreign Philology" is focused on the training of specialists in various fields: a linguist, a literary critic, a philologist, a specialist in publishing, as well as a teacher of a foreign language in colleges. Readiness for future professional activity requires students to fully immerse themselves in learning foreign languages, to master the basics of literary criticism, to master the linguistic and stylistic features of text analysis, as well as editorial skills. During their studies at the university, students undergo internships at colleges and companies, where they have the opportunity to directly apply their knowledge in practice. They hone their professional skills by solving specific tasks and working in conditions close to their future professional activities. The experience gained during the internship helps students develop the competencies necessary for a successful future career, as well as provides an opportunity to establish contacts with potential employers.
The main advantages of the educational process of the program "Foreign Philology" also consist in high-quality teaching of a second foreign language by foreign teachers. Teaching a second foreign language by native speakers allows students not only to improve their pronunciation, lexical and grammatical skills, but also to immerse themselves deeper into the culture and traditions of the country whose language they are studying. The teaching staff of the Foreign Philology educational program is constantly expanding their knowledge in the field of teaching methods. Teachers regularly take advanced training courses at home and abroad, which helps them keep abreast of the latest trends in teaching foreign languages in the world and use the most relevant and effective teaching approaches. This ensures that students of the Foreign Philology educational program receive a high-level education that meets international standards.