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Faculty of International Relations Foundations of Analysis of International Relations As.Prof. Dana Akhmedyanova ____________________________ Course code: OAMO 1202 Academic cycle: Bachelor Year of study: 1st year of studies Prerequisites: Nonobligatory Languages: English ECTS credits: 5 Weekly lectures/seminars 2/1 Contact hours: 135 Duration: 1 semester Semester: Autumn Examination: Written examination Assessment: 100-point scale (2 mid-term controls – 60% of final grade, end-of-term exam – 40%).

The course objective. This

discipline is aimed to have a notion about the object and scope of activities of specialist in international affairs, to explore nature and definition, approaches and basic categories, to understand and be able to use the theoretical knowledge and practical abilities for the analysis of international relations.

Learning outcomes. At the end of the course, students will: 1) have a notion about the nature of IR and their development, 2) master skills in searching and interpreting information, 3) to master skills of analysis of IR levels, 4) to develop abilities to determine interaction between foreign

and domestic policy, foreign policies of different states.

Course unit content. International Relations: Concept and Essence. International Relations as a Scientific and Academic Discipline. Organization of the System of International Relations. Principle Theories of International Relations. Actors of International Relations. Levels of Analysis of International Relations. SWOT-Analysis. Trends of Development of International Relations Research Methodology.

Reading list: 1. Griffiths M., Callaghan T.O',

Roach S.C. International Relations: the Key Concepts. – 2008. – 416 p.

2. Международные отношения: теории, конфликты, движения, организации: учебное пособие / под ред. П.А.Цыганкова. – М., 2007.

Complementary reading: 1. Jackson R.H., Sorensen G.

Introduction to International Relations: Theories And Approaches. – Oxford University Press, 2007. – 342 p.

2. Kegley C.W., Blanton S. L. World Politics: Trends and Transformations. – 2009. – 636 p.

Introduction to Specialty Mgr. Ulpan Alimova ____________________________ Course code: VS1201 Academic cycle: Bachelor Year of study: 1rd year of studies Prerequisites: Nonobligatory Languages: English ECTS credits: 2


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Faculty of International Relations……………...……................................... 2 International Relations Department…………………....................................... 2 Regional Studies Department…………………………..................................... 45 Foreign Languages Department………………….......................................... 73 Physical and Technical Faculty………………............................................. 96 General and Theoretical Physics Department……......................................... 96 Faculty of Natural Sciences………………………......................................... 110 Ecology Department……………………………................................................ 110 Faculty of Philology…………………............................................................. 119 Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics………………………........ 119 Department of General Linguistics and Translation Theory…………….......... 123 Mechanical and Mathematic Faculty……………......................................... 154 Department of Advanced Mathematics……………………………………........ 154 Historic Faculty……………………………….................................................. 156 Archeology and Ethnology Department……………………………………........ 156 Faculty of Economics……………………...................................................... 170 Accounting and Audit Department…………………………………………......... 170 IT Faculty…………………………………........................................................ 174 Department of Information Systems………………………………………......... 174 Department of Informatics……………………………………………………....... 177 Department of System Analysis and Management………………………........ 184 Architectural and Construction Faculty…………....................................... 187 Engineering Graphics and Design Department ...........…………………......... 187 Faculty of Journalism and Political Science……………............................ 188 Department of Political Science…………………............................................. 188 Department of Teleradio and Public Relations…………................................. 188 Transport and Energy Faculty……………………........................................ 198 Department of Transport, Transport Machinery and Technology…................ 198 Faculty of Social Science………………….................................................... 199 Department of Social Pedagogics and Self-Congnition………....................... 199 Department of Sociology…………………………............................................. 200


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Weekly lectures/seminars 1/1 Contact hours: 40 Duration: 1 semester Semester: Autumn Examination: Mid-term exam and end-of-term exam in oral form Assessment: 100-point scale (mid-term exam – 25% of final grade, end-of-term exam – 50%, seminar – 25%).

The course objective. Since this course is introductory, it is designed to give students a basic understanding of the subject, outlining the problems of world politics and international activities in principle, and in the context of the historical continuity of development of Kazakhstan and the world at large. Make it closer to the level of students - freshmen, could seek to expand their overall international political outlook, to instill in them a taste for the future profession, showing attractive, and, of course, the bad sides of international activity.

Learning outcomes. At the end of the course, students will: 1) know the main types and directions of international activities; 2) understand the major historical stages in the development of international relations; 3) be familiar with the basic institutions and mechanisms of international relations in their historical development.

Course unit content. General Characteristics of “International Relations”. Requirements to Professional Training of Specialist of International Relations. Foundations of Analytical Work and Its Preparation.

Research Methodology and Its Presentation. General Concepts of International Relations and Their Nature. Specialty Areas in International Relations. Diplomacy as Effective Means of Regulating International Relations. World Politics and International Relations. History of International Relations and the Conditions of Formation of the Modern World Order. Foundations of the Theory of International Relations. International System. Systematic Approach to the Analysis of International Relations. Features of Regional International Relations. Modern Processes of World Politics. Global and Regional Problems in the Context of International Relations. Kazakhstan in Modern World.

Reading list: 1. Goldstein, Joshua, and Jon

Pevehouse. International Relations. Brief 5th ed. 2010-11 Update. Pearson Longman.

2. Karen A. Mingst and Jack L. Snyder. 2007. Essential Readings in World Politics. New York: WW Norton (3rd edition).

Complementary reading: 1. Robert J. Art and Robert

Jervis, eds., International Politics: Enduring Concepts and Contemporary Issues, 11th ed. New York: Pearson Longman, 2012

2. Paul Gordon Lauren, Gordon A. Craig, and Alexander L. George, Force and Statecraft: Diplomatic Challenges of Our Time, 4th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007


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3. Phil Williams, Donald M. Goldstein, and Jay M. Shafritz, eds., Classic Readings and Contemporary Debates in International Relations, 3rd ed. Belmont: Wadsworth, 2006

Economic Processes in Central Asia Mgr. Ulpan Alimova ______________________________ Course code: EPTsA 1204 Academic cycle: Bachelor Year of study: 1rd year of studies Prerequisites: Nonobligatory Languages: English ECTS credits: 3 Weekly lectures/seminars 2/1 Contact hours: 54 Duration: 1 semester Semester: Autumn Examination: Mid-term exam and end-of-term exam in written form Assessment: 100-point scale (mid-term exam – 25% of final grade, end-of-term exam – 50%, seminar – 25%).

The course objective. There will be several objectives of the course: 1) Formation of understanding about role of CA in world politics and in global international relations; 2) Study of main economic processes in CA; 3) Development of deeper understanding of specifics and regional content of economic interaction between countries of Central Asian Region; 4) Analysis of the most important economic issues of the region and mechanisms of their solutions as well as development perspectives of CA in global scope.

Learning outcomes. At the end of the course, students will: 1) deepen their understanding of the economic background of modern processes in CA; 2) understand the role of Central Asian Region in the system of contemporary international relations, mainly in economic sense; 3) communicate effectively in writing and speaking before a group; 4) argue in a clear, logical, concise and persuasive style; 5) be able to think, write and speak critically about sociopolitical issues of CA and internal policy of each country of the region.

Course unit content. Position of Central Asia in World Economic System. USSR Collapse and Collapse of Traditional Economic Ties of Former Soviet Republics. Contemporary Economic Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Contemporary Economic Development of Kyrgyz Republic. Contemporary Economic Development of Uzbekistan. Contemporary Economic Development of Turkmenistan. Contemporary Economic Development of Tajikistan. Economic Integration in Central Asia. Governance in the Process of Economic Transformation. Conflict Potential of CA Region. Water Problem. Regional Economies and International Organizations of Economic Character. Central Asian Economic Initiatives. Economic Interests of World Powers in Central Asia. Dynamics of development of Central Asian region in modern conditions. Macroeconomic Forecast for Central Asia.


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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Department of Teleradio and Public Relations

180. RO 3421 Radio-observer Bachelor English 2.45 1 sem.

Spring 188

181. SPK 3401 System of Political Communication

Bachelor English 3.45 1 sem.

Spring 190

182. ORSNR2403 Organization of the Radio News Service


Spring 192

183. PZh 4244 Political Science and Journalism


Autumn 193

184. RCM 3218 Regional Conflicts and Media


Autumn 194

185. TRMM 5302 Trends of the World Media Industries Development

Master English 3.3 1 sem.

Spring 195

186. IZhTPR 1218 Internet-Journalism: Trends and Prospects of Development

Master English 2.24 1 sem.

Spring 196

187. PZh 4222 Parliamentary Journalism

Master English 3 1 sem.

Spring 197

Transport and Energy Faculty Department of Transport, Transport Machinery and Technology

188. MMTLS 6319 Methods of mathematical systems of transport logistics


Autumn 198

Faculty of Social Sciences Department of social pedagogics and self-cognition

189. Psi 5204 Psychology Master English 2 1 sem.

Autumn 199

Department of Sociology 190. SOCY52011 Sociology of

Economic Life Master English 6 2

weeks Spring 200

191. SOCY52013 Social Inequality Master English 6 1 sem.

Spring 201


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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Department of Informatics

166. INF1111 Computer science

Bachelor English 3 1 sem.

Autumn 177

167. INF 104 Computer science


Spring 178

168. PYaJ2215 Java programming


Autumn 178

169. BDiS 3220 Databases and Information Systems


Spring 179

170. TFCS 1302 Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science


Autumn 180

171. OP 1212 Foundations of Programming


Spring 181

172. PD 2214 Programming in Delphi


Autumn 182

173. OOP 2217 Object-Oriented Programming (C++)


Spring 183

Department of System Analysis and Management 174. DSP 3221 Digital Signal

Processing Bachelor English 3 1

sem. Spring 176

175. SMPOS 308

Modern Design Methods in Organizational and Technical Systems


Spring 184

176. OEVM 3212 Computer Organization


Autumn 186

Architectural and Construction Faculty Engineering Graphics and Design

177. TOO 60335 Theoretical basics of ornaments


Autumn 187

178. MIPS 60325 Project situations’ research methods


Autumn 188

Faculty of Journalism and Political Science Department of Political Science

179. PS 2121 Political science Bachelor English 5 1 sem.

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Reading list: 1. Bennett, LeRoy, International

Organizations: Principles and Issues, 6th edition, Englewood Cliffs:Prentice Hall 1-23; 265-287.

2. Gregory Gleason. Inter-States Cooperation in Central Asia from the CIS to the Shanghai Forum. Europa-Asia Studies Vol.53, No.7, рр.1077- 1095.

Complementary reading: 1. Интеграция Центральной

Азии: ожидания, реалии, тенденции//Аналитика //www.analitika.org (доступен с 4.05.2010г.)

2. Кушкумбаев С.К. Опыт ШОС во взаимодействии Китая со странами Центральной Азии//Центральная Азия - Китай: состояние и перспективы сотрудничества: Материалы международной конференции. Алматы: КИСИ при Президенте РК. - 2009. - С.63-71.

Central Asia: Social and Political Dimension Mgr. Ulpan Alimova _______________________________ Course code: TsASPI 1203 Academic cycle: Bachelor Year of study: 1rd year of studies Prerequisites: Nonobligatory Languages: English ECTS credits: 3 Weekly lectures/seminars 2/1 Contact hours: 54 Duration: 1 semester Semester: Autumn

Examination: Mid-term exam and end-of-term exam in written form Assessment: 100-point scale (mid-term exam – 25% of final grade, end-of-term exam – 50%, seminar – 25%).

The course objective. Main aims

of the course are: 1) formation of understanding about role of CA in world politics and in global international relations; 2) development of deeper understanding of specifics and regional content of interaction between countries of Central Asian Region; 3) analysis of the most important issues of the region and mechanisms of their solutions as well as development perspectives of CA in global scope.

Learning outcomes. At the end of the course, students will: 1) deepen their understanding of the historical background of modern processes in CA; 2) understand the role of Central Asian Region in the system of contemporary international relations; 3) communicate effectively in writing and speaking before a group; 4) argue in a clear, logical, concise and persuasive fashion; 5) be able to think, write and speak critically about sociopolitical issues of CA and internal policy of each country of the region.

Course unit content. Central Asia: Common Characteristics, Structure and Main Stages of Development. USSR Collapse and Its Influence on Relationships between Central Asian Republics. Political Dimension of CA Countries. Social Dimension of CA Countries. Foreign Policy Strategies


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and Priorities of CA Countries. CA Participation in International Organizations. Security Threats in CA. Neighboring Afghanistan. Determination of National Borders: The Past and Modern State. Conflict Potential of CA Region. Ethnic Enclaves. Conflict Potential of CA Region. Water Problem. Migration Processes in CA. Sustainable Development and Transnational Environmental Problems. Humanitarian Aspects of Relations between CA Countries. Human Rights and International Organizations in CA. CA in Global Politics.

Reading list: 1. Bennett, LeRoy, International

Organizations: Principles and Issues, 6th edition, Englewood Cliffs:Prentice Hall 1-23; 265-287.

2. Gregory Gleason. Inter-States Cooperation in Central Asia from the CIS to the Shanghai Forum. Europa-Asia Studies Vol.53, No.7, рр.1077- 1095.

Complementary reading: 1. Центральная Азия.

Геополитика и экономика региона. – М.: Институт стратегических оценок и анализа, 2010. – 254 с.

2. Международные отношения в Центральной Азии. События и документы. – М.: Аспект-Пресс, 2011. – 549 с.

3. Д.Б. Малышева, Центральноазиасткий узел мировой политики. – М.: ИМЭМО РАН, 2010. – 100 с.

History of Foreign Countries in New and Modern Era Mgr. Ulpan Alimova _______________________________ Course code: NINIZS 1205 Academic cycle: Bachelor Year of study: 1rd year of studies Prerequisites: Nonobligatory Languages: English ECTS credits: 5 Weekly lectures/ seminars 2/2 Contact hours: 72 Duration: 1 semester Semester: Spring Examination: Mid-term exam and end-of-term exam in oral form Assessment: 100-point scale (mid-term exam – 30% of final grade, end-of-term exam – 40%, seminar – 30%).

The course objective. 1) To explain characteristics and particularities of the development of the Asian and African countries in modern times; 2) to examine main stages of the formation of colonial system of modern times; to examine main stages, issues and trends of contemporary history of foreign countries; 3) to analyze main theories and concepts of contemporary history of Europe and America.

Learning outcomes. At the end of the course, students will: 1) be mastering techniques and methods of scientific analysis and critique of sources; 2) understand and be able to interpret comprehensively the logic and patterns of development of global


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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Historic Faculty

Archaeology and Ethnology Department 153. ANI 5301

Scientific Research in Archaeology


Autumn 156

154. AGZ 5301 Scientific Research in Archaeology


Autumn 158

155. ACAZhV 5301

Archaeology of Central Asia (Iron Age)


Autumn 159

156. MONIRA 5303

Methodology of the Organization of the Scientific Research in Archaeology


Autumn 161

157. ZA 3217 Foreign Archaeology


Spring 163

158. ZA 2209 Foreign Archaeology


Spring 166

159. ACA 4222 Archaeology of Central Asia


Autumn 167

160. IK 1101 History of Kazakhstan


Spring 169

Faculty of Economics Accounting and Audit Department

161. AO 6308 Branch Analysis Master English 3 1 sem.

Autumn 170

162. CM 6306 Cost Management


Autumn 171

163. CM 6302 Cost Accounting and Management


Spring 172

IT Faculty Department of Information systems

164. MFSVP 5307 Methods of Formal Specification and Verification of programs


Spring 174

165. PK7313 Modern Cryptology


Spring 175


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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 142. TPMK 42032 Theory and

practice of cross-cultural communication


Autumn 142

143. LSIYa 4230 Literature target countries


Autumn 143

144. FSIPP 42029 Functional styles of the foreign and Kazakh/Russian languages


Autumn 144

145. IYa 5202 Foreign language (professional)


Spring 145

146. RUPRSPS 5303, IYaSTs

5304

Development of speech in a specially-professional sphere, Foreign Language for Special Purposes


Spring 147

147. UPUPS6302 Consecutive interpreting and universal translation shorthand (level C1)


Spring 148

148. SP 6302 Simultaneous translation (level C1)


Spring 150

149. UPUPS6302

Consecutive interpreting and universal translation shorthand (level C2)


Autumn 151

150. SP 6302 Simultaneous translation (level C2)


Autumn 153

Mechanical and mathematic faculty Department of Advanced Mathematics

151. PGA 5301 Applied harmonic analysis


Autumn 154

152. SI 5303-2-L Singular integrals Master English 5 1 sem.

Autumn 155


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processes, 3) analyze international problems of various kinds at the country level.

Course unit content. Features of economic and political development of states during the different periods of new and contemporary history (before and during the Age of Discovery, in XVII – XIX centuries, in XX – XXI centuries, at the beginning of the XX century (the beginning and effects of the First World War, the Second World War, foreign countries between 1945 and 2011).

Reading list: 1. Rao B.V. History of Asia: from

early times to the present - Paul&CoPub Consor, 2006

2. Fage J. D., Tordoff W. A history of Africa - Routledge, 2002 – 653 p

3. Parker J., Rathbone R.. African history. Oxford University Press, 2007

Complementary reading: 1. J.T. Reynolds, E. Gilbert.

Africa in world history: from prehistory to the present. - Pearson Educational, 2004

2. Palmowski, J. The Oxford Dictionary of Contemporary World History: Under the Facts Behind

3. Mark Mazower. Dark Continent: Europe's Twentieth Century. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2009.

History of International Relations in Early Modern Time Mgr. Bakyt Ospanova _______________________________

Course code: IMONV 2205 Academic cycle: Bachelor Year of study: 2nd year of studies Prerequisites: History of Foreign Countries Languages: English ECTS credits: 5 Weekly lectures/seminars 2/1 Contact hours: 45 Duration: 1 semester Semester: Autumn Examination: End-of-term exam, oral examination Assessment: 100-point scale (on-going control (lectures and seminar) – 60% of final grade, end-of-term exam – 40%).

The course objective. Goal of the course is to form the notion about main events in history of international relations in XVII-XX centuries and outline the instruments of diplomacy of the Western states during that period of time. There will be several objectives of the course: 1) introduce the most important periods and events of international relations in early modern time to the students; 2) explore the features of diplomacy and foreign policy of particular states in early modern time; 3) define the controversial issues in history of international relations in early modern time; 4) describe the conflicts and controversies among states in early modern time and the interests of leading states in this period.

Learning outcomes. At the end of the course, students will: 1) identify, memorize and name the major events,


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conflicts, wars and peace treaties in history of international relations in studying period; 2) define and discuss the causes and consequences of the wars among major states; 3) identify and explain the goals, tools and strategies f foreign policy of major states; 4) distinguish the domestic and international factors affected the rise of powers during studying period; 5) identify, classify and distinguish among different systems of international relations; 6) identify and explain the role of colonies in world politics of the studying period.

Course unit content. History of International Relations as Subject. Westphalia system of international relations. Major European Powers of XVII century. International Relations in XVIII century. Bourgeois Revolution in France. Wars of Napoleon. Vienna System of International Relations. International Relations in Second Half of XIX century. International Relations in Far East in XIX century. International Relations in the Beginning of XX century. International Relations at the Eve and during World War I. Versailles – Washington System of International Relations. International Relations in Interwar Period. European Politics at the Eve of World War II. International Relations during World War II. End of World War II.

Reading list: 1. J. Mearsheimer. The Tragedy

of Great Power Politics – New York: WW Norton&Company, 2001 – 555 p.

2. J. Black. European International Relations 1648-1815–New York: Palgrave,2002–274 p.

3. J. Ikenberry. After Victory: Institutions, Strategic Restraint, and the Rebuilding of Order after Major Wars – Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2001 – 293 p.

Complementary reading: 1. B.V. Rao. History of Modern

Europe: AD 1789-2002 – Elgin: New Dawn Press, 2006 – 350 p. Diplomatic and Consular Service Mgr. Ulpan Alimova _______________________________ Course code: DKS 2204 Academic cycle: Bachelor Year of study: 2nd year of studies Prerequisites: Introduction in International Relations Languages: English ECTS credits: 5 Weekly lectures/ seminars 2/1 Contact hours: 45 Duration: 1 semester Semester: Autumn Examination: End-of-term exam in written form Assessment: 100-point scale

The course objective. The main objective of the course - addition and expansion of the knowledge of students studying different aspects of diplomacy in general, the study of institutions of diplomatic and consular service , its methods and organization

Learning outcomes. Upon completion of the course students


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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 125. RUR 2210 Development of

oral speech Bachelor English 6 1

sem. Spring 128

126. RPR 2211 Development of written speech


Spring 129

127. P-oIYa 3202 Professionally-oriented foreign language


Spring 130

128. PPP 3301 Practice of written translation


Spring 131

129. PPP 3116 Practice of consecutive interpreting


Autumn Spring

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130. PSP 3117 Practice of simultaneous interpreting


Autumn Spring

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131. TP 3218 Modern informational technologies and translation


Autumn 133

132. OPV 3219 Particularistic translation theory


Autumn 134

133. OPIYa 3220 General professional foreign language


Autumn 135

134. DIYa 3220 Business foreign language


Autumn 136

135. PHP 3222 Practice of imagery translation


Spring 137

136. PVP 3223 Practice of military translation


Spring 137

137. Str 3224 Country study Bachelor English 7 1 sem.

Spring 138

138. OPP 4326 Socio-political translation


Spring 139

139. PIP 4326 Practice of informative translation


Spring 140

140. SPIYa 4207 Special professional foreign language


Autumn 141

141. PUP 4302 Practice of oral translation


Autumn 142


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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 114. EEEP 5204 Ecological

Epidemiology and Eco-pathology


Spring 116

115. VEMA 5203 Vegetative and endocrine mechanisms of adaptation


Autumn 118

Faculty of Philology Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics

116. ITKF 7324 GPRYa7310

Innovative Technology and Comparative and Contrastive Linguistics

Doctor English 4 1 sem.

Spring 119

117. GPRYa7310 Gender Issues in Russian Linguistics


Spring 121

Department of General Linguistics and Translation Theory 118. BIYa 1203 Basic foreign

language in the context of intercultural communication 1


Autumn 123

119. ODMRIYa 1206

Teaching of dialogic and mo-nologic speech


Autumn Spring

123

120. PG 1207 Practical grammar


Autumn Spring

124

121. PKRO 1205 Workshop on the culture of verbal communication


Autumn 125

122. BIYa 2204 Basic foreign language in the context of intercultural communication 2


Autumn 126

123. OTIYa 2205 Fundamentals of the theory of the target language


Autumn Spring

127

124. OPDP 2206

Fundamentals of translator's professsional activities


Spring 128


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should be able to: 1) apply theoretical knowledge in practice; 2) make generalizations about major problems and processes; 3) use the methods of political, legal, socio- economic sciences in various occupations; 4) protocol and organize business events; 5) be fluent in the techniques and methods of public speaking, speech own culture ; 6) use sources and acquire new knowledge in their chosen profession; 7) own methods of data collection, storage and processing of information, including the use of computer technology.

Course unit content. Diplomacy and definitions. Qualities of a good diplomat. Historical Perceptions of Diplomacy. Diplomacy of Kazakhstan. Functions of Diplomatic Missions. Diplomatic Ranks. Vienna Convention of Diplomatic Relations 1961. Classification of Missions and the heads of Missions and the head of diplomatic representatives. Consular Service. Immunities and privileges of Consular Officers. Vienna Convention of Consular Relations 1961. Diplomatic Protocol. Multilateral Diplomacy. Diplomatic Service of the Russian Federation. Diplomatic Service of the UK. Diplomatic Service of the United States of America. Diplomatic Service of China, Japan and Arab countries. Diplomatic Service of the France. Future of Diplomatic Service.

Reading list: 1. Diplomatic service: Uch.posobie

/ Ed. AV Torunkova . Moscow, 2002. 2. Zorin, VA Basics of Foreign

Service

3. Ilyin, JD The right to collective security and diplomacy . History and modernity: studies.

Complementary reading: 1. The Vienna Convention on

Diplomatic Relations of 18 April 1961. 2. The Vienna Convention on

Consular Relations of 1963. 3. Regulations of the Ministry of

Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation ( Decree of the President of the Russian Federation on March 14, 1997 N 271).

Transnational Corporations as Actors of International Relations Mgr. Aibolat Dalelkhan _______________________________ Course code: TUKHKAR 2311 Academic cycle: Bachelor Year of study: 2nd year of studies Prerequisites: Foundations of Economic Theory Languages: English, Kazakh ECTS credits: 5 Weekly lectures/seminars 2/1 Contact hours: 45 Duration: 1 semester Semester: Autumn Examination: Mid-term exam and end-of-term exam, multiple choice tests Assessment: 10-point scale (mid-term exam – 25% of final grade, end-of-term exam – 50%, seminar – 25%).

The course objective. The objective is to study:

1) the new actors in international relations, such as multinational companies and international


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organizations specializing on the issues of regulation of world trade; 2) the impact of TNCs and the WTO as the main instrument of trade policy on the world stage, on the change in the relations (level, direction) in such areas as politics, economics and culture.

Learning outcomes. -To demonstrate the knowledge of notion, basics, the general structure and evolution of the trade relations and the functioning of transnational corporations as an important part of economic policy of the state;

- To understand and be able to make a comparative analysis of the WTO and the individual states’ activites in the field of trade; have skills in searching, perception and analysis of various forms of information and to make logical and justified judgments;

- To understand the main activities of the world corporations and their impact on government and internal situation in a country;

Course unit content. This course contains themes exposing economic processes at macroeconomic level, tendencies and prospects of development of world economy, processes of integration, influence of world economy on the level of economic development of country and her place in a world economy.

Reading list: 1. J.E.Stiglitz. Globalization and

its Discontents, 2009, 288 p. 2. Political Economy and the

Changing Global Order (by R.Stubbs and G.R.D.Underhill), 2005, 492 p.

3. Benedek. Economic Globalisation and Human Rights. 2011

Complementary reading: 1. Кузьмина Е.М. Адаптация

экономик Центральной Азии к геополитическим вызовам современности. — М.: ИЭ РАН, 2010. - 398 с.

2. Герчикова И.Н. Международные экономические организации: регулирование мирохозяйственных связей и предпринимательской деятельности: уч. пособие, Москва 2000

3. Мантусов В.Б. Международная экономическая интеграция в современных мирохозяйственных отношениях: учеб. пособие для студентов вузов, обучающихся по специальности «Мировая экономика»- М.: ЮНИТИ-ДАНА, 2011.

International Economic Organizations Mgr. Bakyt Ospanova _______________________________ Course code: MEO 2312 Academic cycle: Bachelor Year of study: 2nd year of studies Prerequisites: History of International Relations in Modern Time Languages: English ECTS credits: 3 Weekly lectures/seminars 1/1 Contact hours: 30 Duration: 1 semester Semester: Autumn Examination: End-of-term exam, oral examination


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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 101. АТQFT 6211 Advanced Topics

of Quantum Field Theory


Autumn 103

102. MTTP 6216 Multimedia Technology Of Teaching Physics


Autumn 104

103. STDE 63018 Scalar Theory of Dark Energy


Autumn 106

104. STGR 6216 Special Topics in General Relativity


Spring 107

105. TGFE 6217 The Theory of Gravity with F- Essense


Autumn 108

106. TQIS 6220 The Theory of Quantum Integrable System


Spring 109

Faculty of National Sciences Ecology Department

107. ECOL 52005 Modern Environmental Problems


Autumn 110

108. ELBME 6309 Eco-Policy and Legal Bases of Management of Environment


Spring 111

109. RPP 5305 Regional paleogeography and paleoecology


Spring 111

110. CANPCA 6302

Complex assessment of nature and product capacities of area


Autumn 112

111. LFVK 5214 Landscapes of alluvial fans


Spring 113

112. EWKD 6305 Ecology of military space activities


Spring 114

113. ECOL 53001 New Technologies and Sustainable Use of Biological Raw Materials


Spring 115


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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 87. PMKZE4311 Intercultural

Communication Practice


Autumn 90

88. AYaMD3605 English language in international documents 1


Spring 91

89. IYA 1103 Foreign language (English)


Autumn Spring

92

90. IYАS 2213 English for Specific Purposes (Professionally-oriented English for Journalists)


Spring 93

91. AYaMD 3605 English Language in International Documents


Spring 93

92. IYa PD-II 3335

Foreign language in professional activity-2


Autumn Spring

94

93. KBShT2213 Foreign language for specific purposes


Spring 95

Physical and technical faculty General and theoretical physics department

94. FTDE 63024 Fermion theory of dark energy


Autumn 96

95. FTDE-5310 Fermion theory of dark energy


Autumn 97

96. MTG 5304 The Modified Theory of Gravity


Autumn 98

97. STTPh 63022 Special Topics of Theoretical Physics


Autumn 99

98. STQFT 5304 Special Topics in Quantum Field Theory


Autumn 100

99. LSSU 63021 Large-scale structure of Universe


Autumn 102

100. GTR 6223 Generalized Theory of Relativity


Autumn 102


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Assessment: 100-point scale (on-going control (lectures and seminar) – 60% of final grade, end-of-term exam – 40%).

The course objective. The contemporary trends of international relations influence on development of old and creation of new international organizations. The increasing quantity of international organizations and the scope of their activities impact on system of international relations. There will be several objectives of the course: 1) introduce the contemporary state of international organizations and instruments of their influence on international relations; 2) define the elements of the system of international organizations; 3) make students familiar with the documents of international organizations.

Learning outcomes. At the end of the course, students will: 1) understand the role of international economic organizations in contemporary international relations; 2) be able to analyze the activities of international organizations; 3) be able to explain specific features of international intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations.

Course unit content. Role of International Organizations in Contemporary International Relations. Classification of International Organizations. International Organizations in Contemporary World Economy. International Economic Organizations Regulating International Trade. United Nations Conference on

Trade and Development. Dispute Settlement Procedures in the Framework of WTO. International Financial Relations. International Monetary Fund in a System of Internation Relations. World Bank Group and Development Issues. The Global Economic Leadership: G8, G20. Regional Integration Organizations. OPEC in Global Economic Relations. Multinational Corporations in Global Economy. Islamic Economy and Islamic Economic Organizations. International Economic Organizations and the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Reading list: 1. C. Archer. International

Organizations - Routledge, 2001. 2. I.Hurd International

Organizations:Politics,Law,Practice-Cambridge University Press, 2010.

3. M. Karns, K. Mingst. International Organizations: the Politics and Processes of Global Governance - Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2010.

Complementary reading: 1. J.E.Spero,J.A.Hart.The

Politics of International Economic Relations-Cengage Lerning, 2009

2. R. Gilpin. Global Political Economy: Understanding the International Economic Order - Princeton University Press, 2011

3. J.A. Frieden, D.A. Lake, K.A. Schultz. World Politics: Interests, Interactions, Institutions - W.W.Norton&Company, 2010

History of International Relations in Modern Era Mgr. Ulpan Alimova


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_______________________________ Course code: IMOvNovV 2206 Academic cycle: Bachelor Year of study: 2rd year of studies Prerequisites: History of Asia and Africa in New Era, History of Europe and America in New Era Languages: English ECTS credits: 3 Weekly lectures/seminars 2/1 Contact hours: 56 Duration: 1 semester Semester: Spring Examination: Mid-term exam and end-of-term exam, multiple choice tests Assessment: 100-point scale (mid-term exam – 30% of final grade, end-of-term exam – 40%, seminar – 30%).

The course objective. 1) To form notion on the main events of the IR history from the XVII to the XX centuries and the diplomacy of the Western countries; 2) to learn the fundamental basics of international relations history in New Era; 3) to systematize the fundamental knowledge on history of international relations in New Era, to determine and investigate the regularities of development and role of metropolitan countries and colonies in New Era; 4) to analyze the theoretical and methodological basics of international relations history in New Era.

Learning outcomes. At the end of the course, students will: 1) ability to analyze theoretical and methodological basics of international relations history in New Era; 2) ability to understand the

essence of international relations history in New Era and to determine the role of different countries in the world politics; 3) ability to apply the obtained knowledge in investigation and analysis of international development issues.

Course unit content. The concept of “international relations”. Diplomacy and main issues of international relations in XVI-XX cc. Westphalian, Vienna and formation of the Versailles-Washington system of international relations. Diplomatic struggle during First World War.

Reading list: 1. B.V. Rao History of Asia:

from early times to the present. - Paul & Co Pub Consor, 2006. – 503 p.

2. John Parker, Richard Rathbone. African history. Oxford University Press, 2007.

3. International Relations: the Key Concepts (by M.Griffiths, T.O'Callaghan, S.C. Roach), 2008, 416 p.

Complementary reading: 1. Системная история

международных отношений. (под ред. А.Д.Богатурова) в 4-х томах.Т (События и документы) . М.2004.

2. World Politics: Trends and Transformations (by C.W.Kegley, S. L. Blanton), 2009, 636 p

3. Международные отношения в Центральной Азии. События и документы. – М.:Аспект-Пресс, 2011. – 549 с.

4. Системная история международных отношений. (под ред. А.Д.Богатурова) в 4-х томах. Т 3. М., 2004.


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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 72. IYA1108 Foreign

Language II (English)


Spring 75

73. PIYA6303 Practical Foreign Language (English)


Autumn 76

74. MNNSnIYa 7203

Methodology Of Writing Scientific Articles


Autumn 77

75. PIYA6303 Practical Foreign Language (English)


Autumn 77

76. POIYa 2202 Professionally-Oriented Foreign Language


Autumn 78

77. NVPIYa3211 Negotiation Skills in a Foreign Language


Spring 80

78. OIIYa3209 Oratory in English


Autumn 81

79. OIIYa2205

Oratory in English


Autumn 83

80. Ya5201 Foreign Language Professional


Spring 84

81. ENGL11103 Foreign Language I


Autumn 85

82. ENGL11209 Foreign Language II


Spring 86

83. ENGL22021 Foreign Language in Professional Activity I


Spring 87

84. ENGLB32124 Foreign language in professional activity II


Autumn 88

85. ENGLB32227 Foreign language in professional activity III


Spring 89

86. ENGLB42035 Foreign language in professional activity IV


Autumn 89


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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 61. HHPEAC Historiography of

History and Politics of East Asian Countries


Autumn 63

62. HHPC Historiography of History and Politics of China


Autumn 64

63. EcJap3303 Economy of Japan


Autumn 65

64. ONB 3308 National security basics of East Asia


Spring 67

65. NUKB 3308 Non-traditional security threats


Spring 68

66. DKKJap 3305 Spiritual culture of Japan and China


Autumn 69

67. MKKJap3305

Material and Intellectual Culture of East Asian Countries


Autumn 70

68. SPRSMO2202

Modern Problems of Regions in the System of the International Relations


Spring 71

69. SPRSMO3211

Modern Problems of Regions in the System of the International Relations


Autumn 72

Foreign Languages Department 70. IYA1108 Teaching

Speaking in Dialogues and Monologues (Practical Phonetics of English, Practical Grammar of English)


Spring 73

71. IYA1108 Foreign Language I (English)


Autumn 74


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Latin American and Caribbean Countries in International Relations Mgr. Aliya Kussainova _______________________________ Course code: SLAKBMO 2318 Academic cycle: Bachelor Year of study: 2st year of studies Prerequisites: History of Europe and America, History of International Relations, Politology Languages: English ECTS credits: 5 Weekly lectures/seminars 2/1 Contact hours: 45 Duration: 1 semester Semester: Spring Examination: End-of-term exam in oral form Assessment: 100-point scale

The course objective. Formation of students' holistic view of Latin America and Caribbean, both in terms of historical development, and modern international processes. By enhancing the learning process and cognitive activities of students during the study of discipline they need to get an idea about the features of the formation of foreign policy in Latin America.

Learning outcomes. 1) analysis of the peculiarities of formation of foreign policy institutions after independence in Latin America; 2) identify the main trends in the development of foreign policy doctrines and concepts; 3) to analyze the main features and the evolution of relations between countries in the region with the United States; 4) to explain new trends in regional integration processes; 5) to navigate

the new directions in foreign policy of individual countries; 6) to analyze the main problems of economic and political development of Latin America and Caribbean.

Course unit content. The course addressed the problem of determining the main directions of foreign policy in Latin America. There is general characteristic of political and economic processes in the region. The central part of the course covers socio-cultural trends in the region, main directions of Latin American and Caribbean countries in international relations. In the third part of the course selectively examines the main political stages of a number of Latin America.

Reading list: 1. A Decade of Light and

Shadow: Latin America and the Caribbean / ECLAC.- Santiago, 2003.

2. Latin American development and policy, Seoul: ISDPR: Seoul National University, 2001.

Complementary reading: 1. Democratic Brazil: actors,

institutions, and processes, ed. by Peter Kingstone and Timoty J. Power. Pittsburgh, Univ. of Pittsburgh Press, 2000

2. Tombs, D. Latin American liberation theology, Boston; Leiden: Brill, 2002.

South-East Asian Countries in International Relations Mgr. Ulpan Alimova _______________________________ Course code: SUVAMO 2319 Academic cycle: Bachelor


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Year of study: 2rd year of studies Prerequisites: History of Foreign Countries in New and Modern Era Languages: English ECTS credits: 3 Weekly lectures/ seminars 2/1 Contact hours: 54 Duration: 1 semester Semester: Spring Examination: Mid-term exam and end-of-term exam in oral form Assessment: 100-point scale (mid-term exam – 30% of final grade, end-of-term exam – 40%, seminar – 30%).

The course objective. The course

includes both theoretical basics on the study of features of economies of new industrial countries and examination of the role of NIS in international relations. Objectives of the course are 1) to examine the place and role of new industrial countries of Latin America, the Caribbean and South-East Asia in the international system; 2) to investigate the influence of current global challenges on national economies.

Learning outcomes. At the end of the course, students will: 1) demonstrate knowledge of the states as actors of international economic relations; 2) analyze the processes, features, problems and prospects of economic development of NIC; 3) define the place and role of new industrial countries in the modern global economy; 4) compare the role and place of states in regional integration processes.

Course unit content. The concept of “economic development”. Main indicators of economic development. Classification of countries in the global economy. Natural resources of LAC and Southeast Asia. New industrial countries in Latin America, the Caribbean and Southeast Asia. Main trends in economic development of Southeast Asia and LAC in the XXI century. Sectoral structure of the economies of LAC. The structure of exports and imports. The level and quality of life of NIC. External Economic Relations of LAC and Southeast Asia. The place and role of Venezuela in the global energy policy. The place and role of Argentina in the global energy policy. The problems of poverty in Bolivia, Nicaragua and Honduras. The problem of unemployment and increasing social stratification in countries of LAC. The instability of the political systems of LAC and Southeast Asia. The place and role of LAC countries in the global energy policy. Economic integration processes in LAC countries and Southeast Asia.

Reading list: 1. Chanda, Nayan. Brother

Enemy: The War After the War. New York: Collier, 1986.

2. Kahin, Audrey R. and George McT.. Kahin. Subversion as Foreign Policy: The Secret Eisenhower and Dulles Debacle in Indonesia. New York: New Press, 1995.

3. Wurfel, David and Bruce Burton, eds. Southeast Asia in the New World Order: The Political Economy of a


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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 49. DPE 3309 Diplomatic

protocol and etiquette of the East Asia


Autumn 50

50. DIKS 3309

Diplomatic and Consular service of East Asia


Autumn 51

51. DP 3310 Demographic Processes of East Asia


Autumn 52

52. MP 3310

Migration processes of East Asian countries


Autumn 53

53. PIAR2213

Practicum of informational-analytical Work in Region Studies


Spring 54

54. ISAA1204 History of Asia and Africa countries


Autumn 55

55. KitGRP 3306 China in global and regional processes


Autumn 56

56. JapGRP 3306

Japan in global and regional processes


Autumn 57

57. VR 1203 Introduction to Regional Studies


Autumn 58

58. SPS2306 Socio-political system of Western and Eastern Euro-pean countries


Autumn 59

59. ARPP2307 Analysis of regional political processes in Western and Eastern European countries


Autumn 60

60. POLS22028 Foreign policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan


Spring 61


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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 37. MiGP6305 Megatrends and

Global Issues Master English 6 1

sem. Autumn 38

38. PILAMB6305 Legal and Institutional Aspects of International Security


Autumn 39

39. MDvSMB 6305

Multilateral Diplomacy in International Security


Autumn 40

40. AMO 6306 Actorness in International Relations


Autumn 41

41. FVSMP 6306 Factors of Interrelations of Subjects of International Processes


Autumn 42

42. TMB 6306

Transformation of International Security Threats


Autumn 43

43. OPiNUMB6306

Evaluation, Forecasting and Neutralization of International Security Threats


Autumn 44

Regional Studies Department 44. SPS 2306 Social and

political systems of East and South Asian countries


Autumn 45

45. IMO2203 History of International Relations


Autumn 46

46. ISNG1214 History of CIS Bachelor English 4 1 sem.

Spring 47

47. ARPP 2307 Analysis of regional political processes in East and South Asia


Autumn 48

48. NISEA 1207 History of Europe and America


Autumn 49


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Dynamic Region. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1996.

Complementary reading: 1. Мировая экономика и

международные экономические отношения В 2-х частях. Ч.1: учебник / под ред.чл.-корр.РАН, д.э.н.Р.И.Хасбулатова.- М.: ГАРДАРИКИ, 2006.- 671с.

2. Официальный сайт Экономической Комиссии. //http://www.un.org/ru/ecosoc/eclac

Contemporary System of

International Relations Mgr. Aibolat Dalelkhan _______________________________ Course code: HKZZh 3206 Academic cycle: Bachelor Year of study: 3rd year of studies Prerequisites: History of International Relations in Modern Era Languages: English ECTS credits: 5 Weekly lectures/seminars 2/1 Contact hours: 45 Duration: 1 semester Semester: Autumn Examination: Mid-term exam and end-of-term exam, multiple choice tests Assessment: 10-point scale (mid-term exam – 25% of final grade, end-of-term exam – 50%, seminar – 25%).

The course objective. The objective is to study: - To study the basic tendencies of development of the international relations after

disintegration of bipolar system in the beginning of 1990s. - To generate a concept on systemic features of the international relations spheres , system founding processes during globalization epoch; - To study the basic trends of development, the main agents and state of modern system of the international relations.

Learning outcomes. - Acquisition of knowledge of the basic trends of development, the basic agents, a state of modern system of the international relations; - Ability to explain process of formation of modern system of the international relations. - Ability to carry out the analysis of aspects, problems of evolution and a current situation of the states in the modern world.

Course unit content. The discipline’s content covers the processes of formation of modern system, its international legal basis, the factor of global problems, a role of great powers and regional leaders in the system of international relations, and development of regions at the present stage. Great attention is paid to independent work of students with application of various forms of cognition (for example, analytical systematization).

Reading list: 1. Цыганков П.А

Международные отношения, теории, организации, конфликты.- М., 2006.

2. Системная история международных отношений с 1945-2008 гг. Под ред. Богатурова А.Д. – М., 2011.


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Complementary reading: 1. Европейская интеграция.

Учебник. Под ред. Буториной О.В. – М., 2011.

2. Римская декларация сессии Совета НАТО о мире и сотрудничестве, 1991 г.

3. Стратегическая концепция Североатлантического союза, 1999 г.

4. Богатуров А.Д. Современ-ные теории стабильности и международные отношения России в Восточной Азии в 1970-1990 гг.-М., 1996

International Organizations Mgr. Bakyt Ospanova _______________________________ Course code: MO 3302 Academic cycle: Bachelor Year of study: 3rd year of studies Prerequisites: History of International Relations in Modern Time Languages: English ECTS credits: 5 Weekly lectures/seminars 2/1 Contact hours: 45 Duration: 1 semester Semester: Autumn Examination: End-of-term exam, oral examination Assessment: 100-point scale (on-going control (lectures and seminar) – 60% of final grade, end-of-term exam – 40%).

The course objective. The contemporary trends of international relations influence on development of old and creation of new international organizations. The increasing quantity

of international organizations and the scope of their activities impact on system of international relations. There will be several objectives of the course: 1) introduce the contemporary state of international organizations and instruments of their influence on international relations; 2) define the elements of the system of international organizations; 3) make students familiar with the documents of international organizations.

Learning outcomes. At the end of the course, students will: 1) understand the role of international organizations in contemporary international relations; 2) be able to analyze the activities of international organizations; 3) be able to explain specific features of international intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations.

Course unit content. Role of International Organizations in Contemporary International Relations. Legal Foundations of International Organizations. Classification of International Organizations. Competences, Privileges and Immunities of International Organizations. Representation of States at International Organizations. Decision-Making in International Organizations. Document Circulation in International Organizations. United Nations. Coordination of UN Institutions’ Activities. Fundamentals of Regional and Global Organizations’ Activities. International Organizations in Contemporary World Economy. International Organizations and Human Rights. International Organizations and Environment Protection. International


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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 26. TMO 5301 Theory of

International Relations


Autumn 27

27. PNIR 5205 Planning of Research


Autumn 28

28. MIMO 5205 Research methods of international relations


Autumn 29

29. MPS 6304 World political system


Autumn 30

30. RPMO 6304

Regional Subsystems of International Relations in XXI Century

Master English 3

1 sem.

Autumn 31

31. PTGiSS 6304 Problems of Terrorism: Genesis and Contemporary Conditions


Autumn 32

32. KPvSMO 6304

Conflict Potential of Contemporary International Relations


Autumn 33

33. PGMO 6302 Process of Globalization and International Relations


Spring 34

34. MPMO 5302 Teaching Methods of International Relations


Spring 35

35. UMOOP SMO5302

Educational and methodical provision of the educational process on specialty “International Relations”


Spring 36

36. GU6305 Global Governance


Spring 37


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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12. SUVAMO

2319 South-East Asian Countries in International Relations


Spring 13

13. HKZZh 3206 Contemporary System of International Relations


Autumn 15

14. MO 3302 International Organizations


Autumn 16

15. APVPSES 3318

Relevant Issues of EU External Economic Policy


Autumn 17

16. ERK 3328 China in Interna-tional Economic Relations


Autumn 18

17. VPRK 3207 Foreign Policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan


Spring 19

18. DD 1321 Diplomatic Documentation


Spring 20

19. EASK 3332 Economic Aspects of Contemporary Conflicts


Spring 21

20. GER 3335 Global Energy Resources


Spring 22

21. ER 3335 Economic Regionalization


Spring 23

22. EDRK 3338

Economic Diplomacy of the Republic of Kazakhstan


Spring 23

23. MD 3331 Multilateral Diplomacy


Autumn 24

24. VPSES 2221 Relevant Issues of Domestic and Foreign Policy of the European Union countries


Spring 26

25. VPSShA 2221

Relevant Issues of Domestic and Foreign Policy of USA


Spring 26


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Nongovernmental Organizations. International Organizations and the Republic of Kazakhstan

Reading list: 1. C. Archer. International

Organizations - Routledge, 2001. I. Hurd International

Organizations: Politics, Law, Practice - Cambridge University Press, 2010.

2. M. Karns, K. Mingst. International Organizations: the Politics and Processes of Global Governance - Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2010.

Complementary reading: 1. Розанов А.А, Европейская

безопасность и НАТО. Минск, 2002. 2. Самарин В.И. Интерпол:

Международная организация уголовной полиции. СПб., 2004.

Relevant Issues of EU External Economic Policy Dr. Anar Amirova _______________________________ Course code: APVPSES 3318 Academic cycle: Bachelor Year of study: 3rd year of studies Prerequisites: Foundations of Economic Theory, International Trade Relations Languages: English ECTS credits: 5 Weekly lectures/ seminars 2/1 Contact hours: 45 Duration: 1 semester Semester: Autumn Examination: End-of-term exam in written form Assessment: 100-point scale

The course objective. The main objective of the course is to study the relevant dimensions and tendencies of economic development of the European Union (such as trade support at world level, management of migratory streams, foreign investments, and balance in development of various regions through partner programs) and to study the economic integration, its features and regularities within the European Union.

Learning outcomes. Upon completion of the course students should be able to: 1) apply theoretical knowledge in practice; 2) make generalizations about major problems and processes of the European integration and European external economic policy; 3) find and use sources appropriate for the content of the course; 4) interpret priority directions of an integration policy of EU on creation of united economic space, the purpose and means for overcoming of problems in the course of economic integration; 5) debate on issues related to economic integration of the states of EU on the basis of theoretical approaches and arguments; 6) demonstrate skills of a writing of the annotated works on sources, the academic works of domestic and foreign scientists.

Course unit content. The course covers such issues as examination of external economic policy of EU, which is provided by supranational bodies and particular EU countries independently; exploration of problems faced by region and their possible


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solutions, EU’s evolution and its role in world trade.

Reading list: 1. Political Economy and the

Changing Global Order (by R.Stubbs and G.R.D.Underhill), 2005, 492 p.

2. Европейская интеграция: учебник / под ред. О.В. Буториной. — М.: Издательский Дом «Деловая литература», 2011.

3. Мантусов В. Б. Международная экономическая интеграция в современных мирохозяйственных отношениях. – М.: ЮНИТИ-ДАНА, 2011. — 63 с.

Complementary reading: 1. Симионов Ю.Ф.

Международная экономика и международные экономические отношения: учебник для студентов вузов, Ростов 2007г.

China in International Economic Relations Mgr. Aibolat Dalelkhan _______________________________ Course code: ERK 3328 Academic cycle: Bachelor Year of study: 3rd year of studies Prerequisites: Foundations of Economic Theory, International Trade Relations Languages: English, Kazakh ECTS credits: 7 Weekly lectures/seminars 2/2 Contact hours: 60 Duration: 1 semester Semester: Autumn Examination: Mid-term exam and end-of-term exam, multiple choice tests

Assessment: 10-point scale (mid-term exam – 25% of final grade, end-of-term exam – 50%, seminar – 25%).

The course objective. The course is aimed at understanding and knowledge of: Features of Asian market in general; Main reasons of Chinese economic development at present time; Main differences in business running in China; Role and importance of China in world economy; Issue of influence of high-tech on Chinese economy.

Learning outcomes. Understand and know features of Asian and Chinese market in general;Distinguish features of Chinese economic development; Know the rules of business running, role and functions of law and government in Chinese economy; Be able to analyze and make forecast of perspectives of China economy’s development

Course unit content. The role of China in the world economy; economic regions in China; Chinese culture of business, strategy and policy; the role of government and innovations in China’s economy.

Reading list: 1. Dani Rodrik, "Institutions for

High-Quality Growth: What They Are and How to Acquire Them," NBER Working Paper, No. 7540, 2000.

2. Peerenboom, Randall, "Social Networks, Rule of Law and Economic Growth in China: The Elusive Pursuit of the Right Combination of Private and Public


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LIST OF COURSES 2013/2014

Course code Course title Study cycle

Language ECTS

Duration

Semester Page

Faculty of International Relations International Relations Department

1. OAMO 1202 Foundations of Analysis of International Relations


Autumn 2

2. VS1201 Introduction to Specialty


Autumn 2

3. EPTsA 1204 Economic Processes in Central Asia


Autumn 4

4. TsASPI 1203 Central Asia: Social and Political Dimension


Autumn 5

5. NINIZS 1205 History of Foreign Countries in New and Modern Era


Spring 6

6. IMONV 2205 History of International Relations in Early Modern Time


Autumn 7

7. DKS 2204 Diplomatic and Consular Service


Autumn 8

8. TUKHKAR 2311

Transnational Corporations as Actors of International Relations


Autumn 9

9. MEO 2312 International Economic Organizations


Autumn 10

10. IMOvNovV 2206

History of International Relations in Modern Era


Autumn 11

11. SLAKBMO 2318

Latin American and Caribbean Countries in International Relations


Spring 12


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Contact hours: 60 Duration: 1 semester Semester: Spring Examination: complex exam Assessment: 10-point scale (mid-term exam – 25% of final grade, end of term exam – 50%, seminar – 25%)

The course objective: The course

suggests review and analysis of stratification systems in their historical perspective and analysis of transformation processes in the social structure and stratification of the social system. We give a general description of the theories of social structure and social stratification. Particular attention is paid to the concepts of "social stratification" of Karl Marx, Max Weber, P.A. Sorokin, T. Parsons, and K. Devis, U. Mur, Berger and T. Lukman, L.G. Ionin, P. Bourdieu, A. Giddens and the theory of "social mobility" of P.A. Sorokin. Basic elements of social structure as classes, social groups and communities in their dynamics and evolution are analyzed. The internal structure of the social structure, the horizontal and vertical types of social mobility are expected to review. It also focuses on the analysis of social structure and stratification of the Soviet-type societies, the countries of

Central Asian and Kazakhstan. At the end of the course a forecast of changes in social structure and stratification of Kazakh society is given

Learning outcomes: The ability to extrapolate the learned theories and concepts of social structure and stratification processes in modern Kazakhstan. Possession of skills, research and analysis of social structure and stratification processes of modern societies. Skill analysis and forecasting of social reality stratification processes in the contemporary societies.

Course unit content: Social Inequality, Social Stratification, Social Mobility, Social Practices, Social Institutes

Reading list: 1. Kathryn M. Neckerman. Social

Inequality. University of Chicago Press, 2010

2. Danny Dorling. Why social inequality persists. The New Press, 2008

Complementary reading: 1. Joseph Stiglitz Norton, The Price

of Inequality: How Today’s Divided Society Endangers Our Future. Berret-Koegler, 2008

2. George Irvin. Super Rich: The rise of inequality of Britain and the United State. Polity Press, 2008


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Ordering". Global Economic Review, Vol. 31, No. 2, 2002.

Complementary reading: 3. Maksimovic, Vojislav,

Demirguc-Kunt, Asli and Ayyagari, Meghana, "Formal versus Informal Finance: Evidence from China" (January 1, 2008). World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 4465.

4. FAN, JOSEPH P. H., Morck, Randall, Yeung, Bernard Yin and Xu, Lixin Colin, "Institutions and Foreign Direct Investment: China Versus the Rest of the World" (September 12, 2007). World Bank Policy Research Working Paper.

5. Branstetter, Lee and Lardy, Nicholas, "China's Embrace of Globalization" (July 2006). NBER Working Paper No. W12373. Foreign Policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan As.Prof. Leila Akhmetzhanova _______________________________ Course code: VPRK 3207 Academic cycle: Bachelor Year of study: 3rd year of studies Prerequisites: Diplomacy of Kazakhstan Languages: English ECTS credits: 4 Weekly lectures/seminars 2/2 Contact hours: 80 Duration: 1 semester Semester: Spring Examination: Mid-term exam and end-of-term exam, multiple choice tests Assessment: 10-point scale (mid-term exam – 25% of final grade,

end-of-term exam – 50%, seminar – 25%).

The course objective. The module

is designed for the formation of ability to analyze foreign policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Learning outcomes. At the end of the course, students will: 1) be able to analyze the basic stages of the foreign policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 2) be able to analyze events in politics of Kazakhstan and other states, 3) be able to identify the main priorities and principles Kazakhstan’s foreign Policy.

Course unit content. Outline of the Main Stages in the Formation of Foreign Policy Concept of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan's nuclear policy. Kazakhstan Activities in the United Nations Organization. Relations of Kazakhstan with international organizations. Kazakhstan's State Border Defining. Threats for security and national mechanism for providing stability. Integration processes. Bilateral relations of Kazakhstan. Policy of Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Policy of Kazakhstan towards American continent. Policy of Kazakhstan towards European states. Policy towards Eastern Asia. Policy towards Middle East and South Asia. The participation of Kazakhstan in the Fight Against Terrorism and Religious Extremizm. Civilization factor of Foreign Policy of Kazakhstan.

Reading list: 1. Назарбаев Н.А. Стратегия

«Казахстан-2050» - Новый политический курс для нового


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Казахстана в быстро меняющихся исторических условиях. – 2012, 14 декабря.

2. Токаев К.К. Внешняя политика Казахстана в условиях глобализации.- Алматы: АО «САК», 2000.- 584 с.

3. Laumulin M. The geopolitics of XXI century in Central Asia - Almaty-2007, Kazakhstan's Current Foreign Policy, pg. 241-245

4. Laumulin M. Political aspects of Kazakhstan's nuclear policy//The Nonproliferation Review/Fall 1995 (7 pgs.).

Complementary reading: 1. Серкпаев, М.О.

Геополитическое положение Казахстана и его влияние на развитие военного сотрудничества. //Вестник КазНУ. Сер. Историческая – 2005.-№1.-С.96-99.

3. Шерьязданова К.Г. Современные интеграционные процессы: Учебное пособие. Астана: Академия гос. упр. При Президенте РК, 2010

4. Джарбусынова, М. Казахстан – ООН //Дипломатический курьер.- 2002.-№1-2.-С.159-163.

Diplomatic Documentation Mgr. Aliya Kussainova _______________________________ Course code: DD 1321 Academic cycle: Bachelor Year of study: 3rd year of studies Prerequisites: Diplomatic and Consular Service Languages: English

ECTS credits: 4 Weekly lectures/seminars 1/1 Contact hours: 30 Duration: 1 semester Semester: Spring Examination: End-of-term exam in written form Assessment: 100-point scale

The course objective. Familiarize

students with the types of diplomatic documents and correspondence. Demonstrate the role and functions of diplomatic documents in diplomatic practice. Develop students’ skills of drafting diplomatic documents in accordance with the specific situation and requirements for writing and design of diplomatic documents. Develop students’ skills in using diplomatic terms in the writing of diplomatic documents.

Learning outcomes. 1) Knowledge of theoretical and factual material, the ability to draft diplomatic documents on its base; 2) mastering the content of the basic concepts of diplomatic documents, as well as the free utilization of these concepts at the end of the subject study; 3) knowledge of the fundamentals of drafting and designing diplomatic documents; 4) the ability to analyze certain types of diplomatic documents, the ability to write analytical note.

Course unit content. The diplomatic language and its features; requirements for writing diplomatic documents; the structure of a diplomatic document; diplomatic correspondence; final documents of


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Semester: Spring Examination: complex exam Assessment: 10-point scale (mid-term exam – 25% of final grade, end of term exam – 50%, seminar – 25%)

The course objective: This course includes an overview and critical analysis of the concepts of economic sociology. Attention is focused on two areas: socio-economic behavior of households and the informal economy. In the first part he course focuses on the study of households. In contrast to economic theory, we displace the focus from the individual (atomized opinion) to the social community (household). Consideration will be given to the possibility of the heuristic approach, and research programs, built on its basis. The second part of the course is conceptually related to the first. The fact that the majority occurring in the economic relations within the household are informal. It will be a key phenomenon of informality in this part. First of all, we will introduce the concept of informality. It should be noted that there is no one interpretation of this phenomenon. There are several competing interpretations of informality. From a radically negative version of informality as a criminal (illegal) activities to informality as a positive activity is based on trust. In the final part of the course we will consider the possibility of applying theories to the analysis identified the reality of Kazakhstan

Learning outcomes: At the end of the course students will have: 1) The

ability to apply theory to the analysis of processes in modern Kazakhstan, 2) the ability to explain the logic of economic processes through the proposed theories, 3) the ability to implement the theoretical concepts learned in the course of empirical research.

Course unit content: Economic Action. Religious Ethics and Economic Rationality. Societies and Economic Systems. Economic Action and Social Structure. Social Construction of Value.

Reading list: 1. Richard Swedberg. Principles of

Economic Sociology. The New Press 2007

2. Mark Granovetter. Sociology of Economic Life. Oxford University Press 2001

Complementary reading: 1. Thurnwald, Economics in

Primitive Communities, 1932 2. Granovetter Mark, “Economic

Action and Social Structure: The Problem of Embeddedness,” American Journal of Sociology, November 1985

3. Economic and Society: An Outline of Interpretive Sociology, University of Chicago Press, 2001

Social Inequality Course code: SOCY52013 Academic cycle: Master Year of study: first year of study Prerequisites: SOСY61003 (2/4) Contemporary social theories Languages: English ECTS credits: 6 Weekly lectures/seminars: 2/2


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Prerequisites: General and juridical psychology Languages: English ECTS credits: 2 Weekly lectures/ seminars 1/1 Contact hours: 45 Duration: 1 semester Semester: autumn Examination: oral examination Assessment: 10-point scale (mid-term exam – 25% of final grade, end-of-term exam – 50%, seminar – 25%).

The course objective: • to reveal the psychological-

pedagogical essence of the educational process at the institutions of higher education;

• to give the graduate students a complete idea of the most considerable theoretical concepts, empirical research in psychology of the higher education;

• to consider the main tendencies in the development of higher education at the present stage.

Learning outcomes. At the end of the course, master degree students will: studying the basics of psychology of higher education, expansion of the professional opportunities on application of psychological knowledge in the sphere of pedagogical activity.

Course unit content In this course the peculiarities of higher professional education, theoretical and methodological problems of modern psychology of higher education, the basic principles and categories of psychology of the students’ cognitive activity are being revealed. The role of subject to subject relations in the

development of personality under the conditions of modern higher education institution is specially discussed.

Reading list: 1. Kelvin Seifert and Rosemary

Sutton. (2009). Educational Psychology. Second Edition.

2. Robert E. Slavin. (2011). Casebook for educational psychology: theory and practice.

3. Loughran, J., Hamilton, M., LaBoskey, V., & Russell, T. (Eds.). (2004). International handbook of self-study of teaching and teacher education practices. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwer.

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