FIRST STEPS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF COOPERATION

FIRST STEPS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF COOPERATION

In order to realize the strategic development of the university, the development of external academic mobility, the Department of the Far East of the Oriental Studies Faculty together with the students of Sunmoon University initiated the winter school in the first half of the 2018-2019 academic year.

The students of SunmoonUniversity (Asan, Republic of Korea) in the number of 13 people, as well as Professor Ho Joon and Professor Yoon Tae Yeong, were invited from 3 to 18 November 2018 to the university, which was chosen by the South Korean students themselves. These students were offered a student colloquiumand the "Regional Studies. Politics, Economics and Culture of Central Asia " course, which also provides for field research on the territory of Kazakhstan.

The South Korean students of the Department of International Relations and International Economics-Trade together with Professor Ho Joon and Professor Yoon Tae Yeong were introduced to the course on politics, economics and culture not only in Kazakhstan but also in Central Asia. And a student colloquium was held by both parties in the English language where the students-participants of the Department of the Far East were able to demonstrate their high level of English proficiently. Practical classes were conducted out-of-the-way, an excursion to the sights of the city was organized for the listeners: the guests from Republic of Korea saw the beauty of Almaty mountains, visited historical places, met with representatives of the Korean diaspora in Kazakhstan. And on November 17, the Oriental Studies Faculty hosted a final lesson for the students of Department of the Far East t and students of the Sunmoon University, where students exchanged knowledge, shared academic experience as a whole, strengthening cooperation between universities. We believe in maintaining the existing friendly relations and hope for further mutually beneficial cooperation.

When leaving, the students said that "Staying at the best university in Central Asia left the most indelible impressions about the magnificence of the campus, the picturesque city, the rich history of the country, exquisite Kazakh cuisine and Kazakhstan's hospitality."We’ll be waiting for you next year!