Departments

Educational programs for teacher training in languages and literature

Head of educational programs for teacher training in languages and literature

Turganalieva Ganmirkun Amirkhanovna, Senior lecturer, Master's degree

The history of the department

The history of training teachers of language and literature, as well as the development of educational programs in the field of philology, dates back to 1932 – the year of the establishment of the Ural Pedagogical Institute.

One of the first heads of the Department of Kazakh Philology was an outstanding representative of Kazakh literary studies, the first Doctor of Sciences in the republic, Academician Kazhym Zhumaliev. The department has produced well-known writers and journalists who are currently active in various sectors across the country.

Today, the faculty of the department respectfully preserves the memory of distinguished scholars and educators, including S. Akmurzyn, A. Koshimbayev, Kh. Suinshaliev, M. Atymov, N. Bisengaliyev, A. Narymbetov, O. Tolegenov, B. Abilkassimov, G. Abukhanov, M. Tileuzhanov, K. Myrzagaliyev, M. Zh. Zholdykairova, S. G. Sharabasov, O. Burkitov, and others.

Educators who devoted their lives to the upbringing of the younger generation and made significant contributions to Kazakh philological science – R. K. Mukhambetkaliyeva, U. E. Erzhanova, and A. A. Niyazgaliyeva – are currently enjoying their well-deserved retirement, benefiting from the results of their many years of dedicated work.

Over nearly a century of its history, the department has trained thousands of graduates who are now contributing to society across the country. Among the distinguished alumni of the “Kazakh Language and Literature” program are writers and poets such as Zh. Nabiullin, A. Narikov, R. Otarbayev, G. Seitak, A. Shakhin, and M. Shuynshaliyeva, as well as aitys poets including Sh. Kydyrniyazova, M. Kusymbayev, D. Mushtanova, Zh. Boltanova, N. Karimova, Zh. Musina, and T. Myky. At present, the department hosts the Akushtap Baktygereeva School of Poetry and a dedicated poets’ studio.

The primary objective of the department is to train highly qualified specialists who ensure the sustainable development of higher philological education at the university, and to implement educational, methodological, research, and воспитательная (educational and developmental) activities through the integration of science, education, and practice.

The mission of the educational program is to prepare competitive specialists capable of fostering moral, ethical, and patriotic values, in accordance with national and international standards, as well as to promote the development of a scientific-intellectual and information-cultural environment.

Educational Programs for Training Teachers of Language and Literature

B016 – Training of Teachers of Kazakh Language and Literature

6B01701 – Kazakh Language and Literature
6B01711 – Kazakh Language and Literature, English Language
6B01715 – Kazakh Language and Literature (IP)
7M01701 – Kazakh Language and Literature

B017 – Training of Teachers of Russian Language and Literature

6B01703 – Russian Language and Literature
6B01704 – Russian Language and Literature in Non-Russian Medium Schools
6B01716 – Russian Language and Literature for Schools with Russian and Non-Russian Medium Instruction (IP)
6B01708 – Russian, Kazakh Languages and World Literature
6B01707 – Russian Language, English Language and World Literature
7M01703 – Russian Language and Literature
7M01704 – Russian Language and Literature in Non-Russian Medium Schools

Since 2004, the department has been offering master’s degree programs in the relevant educational fields. The academic staff of the educational program includes Doctors and Candidates of Sciences in Philology and Pedagogy, Doctors of Philosophy (PhD), as well as specialists maintaining creative and academic ties with scholars from Turkey and Russia (including Tatarstan and Bashkortostan).

The educational program for training teachers of language and literature was re-established in 2023 within the group of educational programs of the Departments of Kazakh and Russian Philology. Currently, the program is delivered by 2 Doctors of Sciences, 12 Candidates of Sciences, and 5 Doctors of Philosophy (PhD).

Тіл мен әдебиет мұғалімдерін дайындау БББ 2024-2025 оқу жылына арналған жұмыс жоспары

Тіл мен әдебиет мұғалімдерін дайындау БББ 2025-2026 оқу жылына арналған жұмыс жоспары

Қазақ филологиясы кафедрасының жұмыс жоспары

Қазақ филологиясы кафедрасының 2020-2021 оқу жылына арналған тәрбие жұмысының жоспары

Қазақ филологиясы кафедрасының 2020-2021 оқу жылына арналған кәсіби бағдар жұмысының жоспары

Қазақ филологиясы кафедрасының 2020-2021 оқу жылына қашықтан жүргізілетін кәсіби бағдар жұмысының жоспары

Ғылыми-әдістемелік семинардың жұмыс жоспары

Employment

Employment of graduates for 2023–2025 under the Educational Program «Teacher Training in Foreign Languages and Literature»

The employment of graduates of the Educational Program «Teacher Training in Foreign Languages and Literature» is one of the key indicators of the effectiveness of educational activities and the quality of specialist training.

The objective of work in this area is to increase the effectiveness of graduate employment within the Educational Program «Teacher Training in Foreign Languages and Literature», as well as to improve the quality of education and the training of competitive specialists.

The analysis of employment monitoring data in recent years demonstrates a stable positive trend. Graduates of the educational program successfully integrate into the professional environment, and a significant proportion of them are employed in their field of specialization within the first year after graduation.

The main areas of professional activity of graduates include:

- secondary education institutions (general education schools, gymnasiums, lyceums);

- technical and vocational education institutions (colleges);

- preschool institutions;

- higher education institutions;

- language and educational centers;

- the field of translation and intercultural communication.

Most graduates are employed in positions corresponding to their field of training, which indicates a high level of alignment between the educational program and labor market requirements.

Graduates of the Educational Program «Teacher Training in Foreign Languages and Literature» work not only in the West Kazakhstan region but also in other regions of the country, including the city of Astana, as well as Aktobe, Mangystau, and Atyrau regions. There is a steady demand for specialists of the program from employers: the university regularly receives requests for graduates, including from the cities of Aktau and Atyrau.

Some graduates continue their studies at the master’s level, including in foreign universities, which confirms the high level of academic training and the developed motivation for research activities.

The university and the Faculty of Philology carry out systematic work to promote graduate employment. The «Job Fair» is held annually, aimed at establishing direct interaction between graduates and employers. Meetings with representatives of educational institutions are regularly organized based on employers’ requests.

The Educational Program «Teacher Training in Foreign Languages and Literature» annually implements a set of activities aimed at facilitating graduate employment, including round tables, career guidance meetings, and career events that provide employment opportunities in both urban and rural areas.

Special attention is paid to the employment of young specialists in rural areas. Graduates are provided with opportunities for employment in rural schools, where, in accordance with current legislation, state support measures are provided, including relocation allowances and social guarantees for specialists who move to work and live in rural areas.

An important role in the employment process is played by the organization of professional practice. Students complete internships at educational institutions in the region, which contributes to the development of professional competencies and often becomes the basis for further employment.

An additional advantage of graduates is their high level of proficiency in foreign languages, as well as well-developed methodological, communicative, and digital competencies, which ensures their competitiveness in the modern labor market.

Full-time mode of study

2023-2025

Year of graduation	Number of graduates	Employed	Parental leave	Master’s degree program	Percentage
2023	163	97	19	30	90%
2024	127	71	4	32	86%
2025	131	66	9	15	70%

Master’s degree program

2023-2025

Year of graduation	Number of graduates	Employed	Parental leave	Doctoral studies	Percentage
2023	13	9	4	-	100%
2024	11	11	-	-	100%
2025	12	12	-	-	100%

OUR GRADUATES

Alisher Tlesov

Graduate of 2022

Master’s student in Humanities and Social Sciences in the field of Multilingual Education at the Graduate School of Education, Nazarbayev University, Astana