The Department of Foreign Languages is not graduate. A foreign language is a compulsory subject according to the university academic curriculum.
The department has highly qualified teachers with extensive experience in education who seek to teach students and undergraduates to understand the foreign language and use it as a means of communication and getting knowledge. The department has teachers of English, German and French. Among the teachers there are those whose work is highlighted by the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Culture and Information (Issina Zh.A. - Diploma of Honour of the Ministry of Education; Zhumadillayeva O.A.- Diploma of Honour of the Ministry of Education; Kussainova G.I. – Excellent work in Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Tyazhina E.B. - Letter of appreciation of MES of RK; Rakhimova D.M.- Diploma of Honour the Ministry of Agriculture, Diploma of Honour of the Ministry of Culture and Information; Rustemova S.K. – Letter of Gratitude of the Ministry of Culture and Information; Khamzina Z.B.- Letter of Gratitude of MES). Young teachers of the department are good experts who perfectly know a foreign language and are an example for the young generation.
There are Candidates of sciences, MSc, teachers who had training abroad according to different programs, including the program "Bolashak" (Rakhimbekova G.O. - Germany, Turkey, the United Kingdom), Tyazhina E.B. (FIPF, France), .Rakhimova D.M., Rustemova S.K. - China; Alimzhanova B.E., Khamzina Z.B. - Malaysia; Kosmaganbetova G.K. - Germany; Zhalelova G.M. - USA).
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The teachers of the Department take an active part in scientific seminars, organized and carried out by international organizations and foreign embassies in Kazakhstan, in particular the UK (Macmillan Education), France (French Alliance), Germany (Goethe Institute) - Rustemova S. K., Rakhimova D.M., Sagatova B.A., Baygoshkarova M.I., Shirimbekova M.Zh., Rakhimbekova G.O., Alimzhanova B.E., Tyazhina E.B., Magulova B.B., Kusainova G.I., Kosmaganbetova G.K., Samatanova A.R.
The Department is headed by Issina Zhannur, professor, candidate of philological sciences. She has held this position since November 2024 and has successfully led the department, activating its work in various directions of educational activity.
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The Department of Foreign Languages is one of the first departments in Kazakh Agro Technical University. The history of the department goes back to 1958. Over the years, the department has been reformed several times. In 1996, the Department of Foreign Languages was renamed into the World languages department. In 2008, the Department of World Languages was again divided into two independent departments. In November 2012, the Department of Foreign Languages received its former name again.
The first head of the department was Minna Evgenievna Veber, who founded this department. Among the first teachers of the department, we can proudly name such lecturers as masters of their craft - A. Dick, R. Iokhim, V. Cherepanova. For almost 20 years the department was headed by N. Romanenko. A team of experienced and qualified specialists worked under the leadership of N.A. Romanenko thus having consolidated the chair. At different times of its history, the following experienced lecturers of the subdivision like T. M. Koroleva, N. A. Vorobyeva, O. P. Moschenko, B. A. Sagatova, S. O. Kitaybekova, M. I. Baygoshkarova, E. B. Tyazhina and D. M Rakhimova G.O. Rakhimbekova, and E.A. Uteubaeva.
Since November 2024, the head of the department has been Zhannur Issina, a candidate of philological sciences, professor, and graduate of the international "Bolashak" program (Boston University, USA, Leadership in Higher Education and Political Studies, who has been actively developing the pedagogical work of the department in various directions.
The Department of Foreign Languages is not a graduating department, it is one of service subdivisions of the University. A foreign language is a compulsory subject of the training in accordance with the Model Curriculum.
The department employs the lecturers with high qualifications and experience in the field of education. The department staff consists of a number of specialists in English, German and French. Among the teachers, whose work was especially noted by the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Culture and Information are as follows: Issina Zh.A. - Diploma of Honour of the Ministry of Education; Zhumadillayeva O.A.- Certificate of Honor of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Tyazhina E. B. - Letter of thanks from the Ministry of
Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Rustemova S.K. - Certificate of honor from MCI RK; Khamzina Z.B. - Letter of thanks from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and others.
While being involved in the educational process the staff of the department pays special attention to the training, methodological, research and educational work. Currently, the staff of the department covers all areas of pedagogical activity.
As a part of the language training of specialists for the implementation of the Messages and programs of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev, the university prepares qualified multilingual specialists with higher and postgraduate education who speak three languages at the same level for simultaneous use in the educational process, training seminars, demonstration lessons, round tables, master classes with the participation of the lecturers of the Department of Foreign Languages are conducted.
The development of a system of continuous and high-quality education that meets the requirements of international and Kazakh standards is an integral part of the research work of the department. Solving these and other tasks, the staff of the department uses relevant, effective, modern approaches to the study of foreign languages.
The results of scientific research are published on the pages of international conferences bulletin and scientific journals.
Research work of students is carried out at the department on the basis of the approved plan. The lecturers of the department annually involve university students in the scientific projects. They regularly take part in interfaculty, republican and international conferences.
Along with the training process, the teachers of the department regularly take part in educational activities of various orientations for the implementation of the fundamental goal set for the Kazakhstani student youth. The teachers of the department are the leading curators of the university. Curators take part in the events of the university, city, region, republic, regularly work with students in various areas.
The department has organized a club for those students wishing to study French, English, German. The teachers of the department pay great attention to the extracurricular activities of bachelor and master students.
In order to give students an update and advanced education, the teachers of the department have perfectly proven themselves in the systematic improvement of their qualifications. It has become a good tradition for the teachers of the department to undergo advanced training not only within the republic, but also in the countries of near and far abroad.
The total share of the faculty of the Department of Foreign Languages with academic titles is 16%.
100% of the faculty of the department is engaged in research work.
The teaching staff of the department is working to create an individual trajectory that fully corresponds to the student's vision and professional capabilities and his education, aimed at the successful implementation of his research activities.
Scientific topic of the Department of Foreign Languages:
1) "Axiologization of language education for technical specialties"
2) "Improving the quality of foreign language teaching to train competitive specialists in the field of agricultural technologies and engineering and the quality of the educational process in the context of digital transformation."
The research work of the department is carried out in accordance with the long-term and annual plans of the university and the research departments of the department. Teachers of the department take part in international and national conferences on various areas and problems of scientific research, publish scientific articles.
Detailed information is provided by year:
1 .Uteubaeva E.A. Candidate of Philology, senior lecturer. Participant of an international project
Nº 101082976-HWSA-ERASMUS-EDU-2022-CBHE (HWCA)
Order Nº PR-16312
Publications of the teaching staff:
- in scientific publications with non-zero IF included in the WebofScienceWoS database:
2022-2023- 3 2023-2024- 1 2024-2025- 3
- in scientific publications with a non-zero IF included in the Scopus database:
2022-2023- 8
2023-2024- 9
2024-2025- 6
- in scientific publications with a non-zero IF included in the RSCI database
2022-2023- 46
2023-2024-15
2024-2025- 3
- in scientific publications recommended by the KKSON of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan:
2022-2023- 10
2023-2024-10 2024-2025-9
- in other scientific publications:
2022-2023-20
2023-2024- 34
2024-2025- 52
The total number of people who were defrauded in 2023-2025 is 229
Senior lecturer of the department, PhD Rakhimbekova Guldensin Orazbekovna is undergoing an internship under the Bolashak program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from May 27, 2024 to May 25, 2025.
Uteubaeyeva Elmira Aitkazievna
Guldensin Orazbekovna Rakhimbekova
Alimzhanova Baldyrgan Essentayevna
Baigoshkarova Magrishat Imangalievna
Baimuldinova Gulzhan Kairidenovna
Berikkhanova Aizhan Ezhenhanovna
Sipuldina Zhumabike Kakimzhanovna
Sugirova Sabira Esmakhanbetkyzy
Amirzhanova Aynagul Malkarovna
Bazarbekova Aizhan Bazarbekovna
Abnassirova Aktoty Kenzhegulkyzy
Karbayeva Gulzhan Kaiyrbekovna
Seitagazam Gulnur Bakytzhankyzy
Suleimenova Galia Meirambekovna
Gulsezim Khalel
Ydyrys Nuray Serikkyzy
The faculty of the department maintains close cooperation with international organizations and foundations: ACCELS (American Council on Educational Programs); USAID (Information Department on Educational Programs); British Council (British Council); Global Education (International Educational Foundation); Study Inn, Interpress; Educational centers for the study of Foreign Languages; DAAD (German Academic Student Exchange Service; French Alliance (French Representative Office in Kazakhstan).
The teachers of the department are directly involved in the implementation of international training and internship programs in France and Germany. Since 2006, a close relationship has been established between the university and the Department of Higher Agricultural School of Angers (Ecole Supérieure d'Agriculture -ESA), which organizes agricultural practice in France and for international students. The department continues its successful cooperation with the DEULA- Nienburg Center for Practical Learning and the socially useful union LOGO e.V., the University of Applied Sciences Weienstephan – Triesdorf, Germany.
Students and undergraduates of the university have the opportunity to improve and practice their knowledge of a foreign language during the implementation of a cultural and linguistic student exchange program in Malaysia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The Department of Foreign Languages, together with Russian universities, participates in the project of additional higher education. According to this project, students, along with their main specialty, have the opportunity to receive a second diploma of higher education in the specialty "Translator in the field of professional activity."
The French Language Club, English Club, English Club, and German Language Club were established on the basis of the department. Within the framework of the clubs, thematic events are held: Evenings of Music, Cinema; Holidays of the countries of the studied foreign language; Debates; Competitions; Round tables on topical topics; Video conferences "Studying in the European Economic Area" online with the participation of representatives of the Higher Agricultural School of Angers, France).
On the eve of the celebration of the International Francophonie Day, the head of the S.Seifullin KAZATHIU French Language Lovers Club, E.Tyazhina, organized and conducted the annual intellectual competition "On parle français".
The purpose and objectives of the competition are: to increase cognitive interest and educational motivation in learning French; to develop students' critical thinking through a foreign language; to provide students studying French with the opportunity to independently check their language proficiency.
After a lengthy discussion, the jury made a decision: The winners of the "On parle français" competition were:
Grand Prix - Les souliers enchantés team specializing in Radio Engineering (24-19, 24-23)
1st place - Renaissance team specializing in Land Management (24-01, 24-03, 24-04)
2nd place - team "Âme en scène" specializing in Geodesy and Cartography (24-24, 24-27)
2nd place - "Vive la France!" team specializing in Standardization, Certification and Metrology (24-08, 24-10, 24-11)
3rd place - "Les créateurs de beauté" team specializing in Architecture (24-29, 24-34, 24-36)
3rd place – Les jeunes ingénieurs team specializing in Technical Machinery and Equipment (24-04)
The jury members highly appreciated the efforts of the contestants, presented the winners with diplomas and letters of thanks.
We would like to thank all the students who took an active part in the competition. We wish you further success in learning French and high results in competitions, tournaments and Olympiads!!!
Republican Olympiad in foreign languages “KazATU-POLYMPIC", organized by the Kazakh Agrotechnical University named after Sakena Seifullina, it is held for pupils of grades 10-11 of secondary schools and includes competitions in English, German and French. The events are aimed at increasing motivation to learn languages, developing socio-cultural, linguistic, and communicative competencies, as well as professional guidance. The 2022 Olympiad, held on May 14, was organized by the Department of Foreign Languages in conjunction with the Department of Academic Affairs, while the 2024 Olympiad, held on January 31, was organized only by the Department of Foreign Languages of the Faculty of Humanities. Both events consisted of two rounds: lexical and grammatical testing on the Google Forms platform and an oral presentation on a given topic. In 2022, Lyceum school No. 37 from Nur Sultan took the first place, and in 2024 Lyceum school No. 38 from Nur Sultan won. The second and third places in 2022 were awarded to schools from Nur-Sultan, Tselinograd and Kokshetau, and in 2024 — from Astana and Karaganda. Participants who did not qualify for the second round in 2024 and those who participated in the second round in 2022 received certificates of participation. The leaders of the participants of the 2024 Olympics were awarded with letters of thanks. Information about the 2024 Olympics, including photos, is posted on Instagram via the corresponding link. Also, on February 28, 2025, the international Olympiad in foreign languages (English) was held among students of non-linguistic areas. Askar Rayymbek, a student of the PI 05-057-24-05 group, took the third place.
S.Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University
62 Pobeda Avenue, Astana, Kazakhstan
Main Campus, building № 2
8 (7172) 38 40 04 (e-mail: allforeigns@kazatu.kz)
11/22/24.
The purpose of problematic lecture: to show and discuss the ways of solving methodological problems that appear in preparation for the international TOEFL test in non-linguistic higher education institutions, to provide information about the "TOEFL Centre", to explain the importance of the international test.
• Participants: students of the group 24-31, 32, the Faculty of Land Management, Architecture and Design, specialty: architecture and the teachers of the Department of Foreign Languages. Online.
The responsible teacher: Y.M.Zhumatayev
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