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he Department of «English Language», established in September 1998, is one of the academic departments with a rich history and established traditions. The first head of the department was an experienced teacher, scientist, Ph.D. M. S. Zhylkyshieva.
From 1998 to 2004, the department was headed by such famous scientists as Ph.D., Associate Professor Yerkibayeva G. G., Ph.D., Associate Professor Masharipov S. Z., Ph.D., Associate Professor Musabekova G. T.
In October 2004, the department was divided into the Departments of «Russian language and Literature» and «English language».
 In September 2008, the Department of Languages was led by Associate Professor N.K. Zharkymbekova, and in September 2012, it was headed by Professor N.S. Mynbayev. 
In September 2016, the department was led by Senior Lecturer M. Makhamatkulov. 
In the 2022-2023 academic year, it was renamed in honor of  Zhumabek Tashenov, and the current department was restructured as the «Philology» department, with J.N. Botabayeva.
 The head of the department wasPh.D.,Botabaeva Zh. N.
Due to changes in the university's status, in August 2024-2025, the Department of «English Language» was reestablished from the Foreign Language Department as an independent unit. Dr. Fazila Ilmarovna Artykbayeva (PhD) was appointed head of the department. In October of this year, the «English Language» Department became part of the Faculty of «IT and Foreign Languages». Dean of the Faculty-Ph.D.,Botabaeva Zh. N.
All department’s members have appropriate higher education qualifications. The department is continually enriched with candidates of sciences, PhDs, teaching masters, and top graduates from major universities across the country. Senior department specialists serve as mentors for young professionals in both pedagogical and research fields. Under the guidance of experienced mentors, lecturers, and scholars, various educational and methodological materials are published. These include multimedia materials, modular courses, dictionaries, and a range of textbooks.
The department's teachers play a significant role in promoting the use of modern, advanced models for professional English language education for students. Qualified instructors work alongside international scholars to contribute to the students' future and create opportunities for young people to gain the necessary knowledge and experience.
The department is well-equipped with essential technical facilities, such as language labs, interactive boards, headsets, and resource rooms, to support effective teaching and independent study. Key rooms include:
Room 212: «Language Laboratory»
Room 315: «Country Study Room»
Room 316: «Young Scientists Room»
Room 317: «English Oral and Written Speech Practice Room»
Professional development for department members is organized at leading educational institutions in Kazakhstan and abroad. Each year, young faculty members enhance their professional qualifications at institutions such as the Abylai Khan Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages, the Advanced Training Institute «Өрлеу», the «Advance» Training Center, and the State Language Development Institute. 

The Department of «English Language», established in September 1998, is one of the academic departments with a rich history and established traditions. The first head of the department was an experienced teacher, scientist, Ph.D. M. S. Zhylkyshieva.
From 1998 to 2004, the department was headed by such famous scientists as Ph.D., Associate Professor Yerkibayeva G. G., Ph.D., Associate Professor Masharipov S. Z., Ph.D., Associate Professor Musabekova G. T.
In October 2004, the department was divided into the Departments of «Russian language and Literature» and «English language».
 In September 2008, the Department of Languages was led by Associate Professor N.K. Zharkymbekova, and in September 2012, it was headed by Professor N.S. Mynbayev. 
In September 2016, the department was led by Senior Lecturer M. Makhamatkulov. 
In the 2022-2023 academic year, it was renamed in honor of  Zhumabek Tashenov, and the current department was restructured as the «Philology» department, with J.N. Botabayeva.
 The head of the department wasPh.D.,Botabaeva Zh. N.
Due to changes in the university's status, in August 2024-2025, the Department of «English Language» was reestablished from the Foreign Language Department as an independent unit. Dr. Fazila Ilmarovna Artykbayeva (PhD) was appointed head of the department. In October of this year, the «English Language» Department became part of the Faculty of «IT and Foreign Languages». Dean of the Faculty-Ph.D.,Botabaeva Zh. N.
All department’s members have appropriate higher education qualifications. The department is continually enriched with candidates of sciences, PhDs, teaching masters, and top graduates from major universities across the country. Senior department specialists serve as mentors for young professionals in both pedagogical and research fields. Under the guidance of experienced mentors, lecturers, and scholars, various educational and methodological materials are published. These include multimedia materials, modular courses, dictionaries, and a range of textbooks.
The department's teachers play a significant role in promoting the use of modern, advanced models for professional English language education for students. Qualified instructors work alongside international scholars to contribute to the students' future and create opportunities for young people to gain the necessary knowledge and experience.
The department is well-equipped with essential technical facilities, such as language labs, interactive boards, headsets, and resource rooms, to support effective teaching and independent study. Key rooms include:
Room 212: «Language Laboratory»
Room 315: «Country Study Room»
Room 316: «Young Scientists Room»
Room 317: «English Oral and Written Speech Practice Room»
Professional development for department members is organized at leading educational institutions in Kazakhstan and abroad. Each year, young faculty members enhance their professional qualifications at institutions such as the Abylai Khan Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages, the Advanced Training Institute «Өрлеу», the «Advance» Training Center, and the State Language Development Institute. 

Вachelor’s degree:
       6B01707-Foreign languages (IP)
       6В01703-Foreign language: training teachers of two foreign languages
     
Master's degree:
       7М01702- Foreign language: training teachers of two foreign languages

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Head of the department
Artykbaeva Fazila

Head of the «English Language» department, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

 

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