I am sincerely delighted to welcome you to the Department of State and Foreign Languages at K. Kulazhanov Kazakh University of Technology and Business!
Modern education cannot be imagined without proficiency in the state and foreign languages. They open access to global knowledge, international cooperation, and professional growth. Our department aims to train specialists who can confidently use languages in their professional and academic activities and remain competitive in the context of globalization.
The department is staffed by highly qualified instructors who combine tradition with modern teaching methods, paying attention to both fundamental knowledge and practical skills. We strive to create conditions in which every student can unlock their potential, broaden their horizons, and gain confidence in communicating in the state and foreign languages.
We take pride in our graduates, who successfully apply the knowledge they have gained in various fields, become bridges between cultures, and contribute to the development of our country.
Welcome to our department! Here you will find an atmosphere of creativity, collaboration, and the pursuit of new achievements.
Sincerely,
Kulanda Kabylseitovna Kanafiyeva
Head of the Department of State and Foreign Languages
The Department of State and Foreign Languages was established in 2025 after separating from the Department of Social and Humanitarian Disciplines. The department serves all educational programs of the university and provides instruction in disciplines such as Kazakh, Russian, English, Turkish, and Chinese languages. The main goal of the department is to ensure an appropriate level of students’ language proficiency, as well as to develop their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the state, Russian, and foreign languages necessary for successful professional and personal development. In its work, the department follows a student-centered and competency-based approach, creating conditions for the development of intercultural communication, critical thinking, and academic literacy. The Department of State and Foreign Languages collaborates within the framework of research projects, internships, and experience exchange with such universities as Zh. Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University (Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan); T.F. Gorbachev Kuzbass Technical University (Russia); F.M. Dostoevsky Omsk State University (Russia); Saint Petersburg State University (Russia); Santa Monica College in Los Angeles; MATC at the University of Wisconsin; Houston Community College at the University of Houston; and LaGuardia College at the University of New York, USA. The department also cooperates with the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education, which promotes education in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, provides teacher training, and supports educational and outreach projects involving youth. The Department maintains close cooperation with the Committee on Language Policy of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Sh. Shayakhmetov National Scientific and Practical Center “Til–Kazyna”, the I. Altynsarin National Academy of Education, the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, and the Rukhaniyat State Institution under the Department for Language Development and Archival Affairs of Astana. The teaching staff of the department actively participates in scientific research, educational projects, and international conferences, demonstrating a high level of professionalism and achieving significant results. The scientific works of the department’s faculty members are published in journals recommended by the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education (KKS&HE), as well as in journals indexed in Scopus and RSCI databases, and in various international and national journals and conference proceedings. The faculty members also actively enhance their professional qualifications, including through international programs. For example: M.Zh. Arenova – USA, Language Institute, Department of Languages & Cultures of Asia, Indiana University, Bloomington; Indianapolis: Department of Central Eurasian Studies Society (CESS), Summer Language Program – SWSEEL, University of Michigan and IU-Bloomington: Distance Teaching; M.K. Kazbekova – Belgium, University of Mons (UMONS); A.K. Zhortushinova – Türkiye, IKSAD Institute and Ankara Metropolitan Municipality; G.A. Khassenova – Russian Federation, Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University; M.E. Zharmukhamedova – China, Anshan Normal University, Anshan, Liaoning Province; K.K. Kanafieva – United Kingdom, Westbourne Academy, Bournemouth. Among the department members, there are those whose work has been especially recognized with various state and public awards and distinctions, including: G.P. Shaharman – Badge “Algys” of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, Letter of Appreciation from the city administration of Almaty; N.P. Balkunova – Badge “Y. Altynsarin”; Zh.K. Galyamova – Letter of Appreciation from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan; K.K. Kanafieva – Certificate of Honor from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan; D.E. Kurbanov – title “100 New Faces of Kazakhstan”, bronze medal of the project “Elbasy Medal.”
