Ethnology and Anthropology

Ethnology and Anthropology

QUALIFICATION

  • First Stage of Higher Education - Bachelor of Humanities

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

1.conduct field ethnographic research using empirical methods: descriptions, interviews, surveys, observations, questionnaires, comparative functional analysis;
2.to record and process field ethnographic materials, to classify them, to study information about the informant, to make accounting and reporting documentation;
3.create questionnaires and questionnaires for conducting ethnographic research, create a database of ethnographic sources, using information technologies;
4.conduct classes on ethnography of the peoples of the world, ethnography of the Turkic people, ethnogenesis and ethnic history of the Kazakh people in scientific and educational, historical and cultural centers, clubs, electives in secondary schools;
5.to carry out scientific and educational, methodological activities in historical and cultural centers, museum institutions, to conduct excursions, to create expositions;
6.conduct analytical and research work in various fields of anthropology and ethnology;
7.organize and carry out research and teaching activities, make appropriate methodological developments;
8.monitor the state of migration, ethnic and religious processes;
9.conduct cultural and educational activities related to the ethnic and cultural diversity of our country and humanity;
10.use modern information technologies in the development of ethnological and anthropological projects;
11.the ability to use the information and analytical base of the studied sciences in the field of popularization of historical, cultural and ethno-cultural heritage;
12.analyze and explain the ethno - and socio-cultural, ethno-political, ethno-social factors of the historical development of the world and national communities.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Ethnology and Anthropology
Speciality Code
6B02211
Faculty
History

disciplines

Ancient and Medieval History of Kazakhstan
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to give a complete picture of the main stages and features of the historical process on the territory of Kazakhstan from ancient times to the late Middle Ages.The discipline forms the basis of historical knowledge of the ancient and medieval history of Kazakhstan. Features of historical development and its features on the territory of Kazakhstan from the birth of proto-states to the Mongol conquest, the genesis of nomadic civilization in the context of ethno-cultural and ethno-political processes of the ancient period of Kazakhstan. In the medieval period, Kazakhstan entered the system of Mongolian statehood (XIII century), the formation of a new post-Mongol political structure on the territory of Kazakhstan in the XIV-XV centuries was crowned in the middle of the XV century. the emergence of the Kazakh Khanate. The Kazakh Khanate of the mid-XV-early XVIII centuries was a centralized state, a single political entity that played a significant role in Central Asia. The course ends with the time of the entry of the Younger Zhuz of the Kazakhs into the Russian Empire.

Culturology
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Aim of discipline is to form a bachelor's understanding of the specifics of the development of national culture in the context of world culture and civilization, need to preserve the cultural code of the Kazakh people, ability to pursue in independent professional activity a strategy of preserving the cultural heritage.

Ethnoarchaeology
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the specifics of analogues in cultural phenomena in order to study the processes of cultural genesis and ethnogenesis. Understand the specifics of scientific knowledge about culture and society, integrating their archaeological and ethnographic knowledge. During the studies will be considered: the development of archaeological science; basic methods of archaeological research; ethnographic observations, excavations of late monuments, comparison of ethnographic information with excavation materials and discovery of relationships.

Ethnogenesis and ethnic history of Kazakhs
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to teach students the theory of formation, formation, development of the Kazakh ethnos, the formation of theoretical and methodological foundations of ethnogenesis and ethnic history of the Kazakh people. When studying the discipline, the following aspects will be considered: Sources and historiography of ethnogenesis of the Kazakh people. Problems of ethnogenetics of the Bronze Age tribes. Sak period in the ethnogenesis of the Kazakh people. The Turkic period in the ethnogenesis of the Kazakh people.

Ethnography of ethnic groups in Kazakhstan
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to familiarize students with ethnography and the history of the formation of ethnic groups in Kazakhstan. To form representations about the features of material and spiritual cultures of ethnoses. When studying the discipline, the following aspects will be considered: The history and periods of the emergence of polyethnicity in Kazakhstan. Settlement of the Slavic ethnos on the territory of Kazakhstan. Bulgarians and Poles in the territory of Kazakhstan. Türkic peoples and Dungani of Kazakhstan.

Ethnography of the peoples of the world
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to give a concept as a whole about the development of ethnography in the world, about the knowledge of individual nations. Discipline will form an idea about the peculiarities of the peoples of the world, about the classification of the peoples of the world according to the anthropological type, about the classification of the peoples of the world according to linguistic affiliation, about the degree of their ethnographic knowledge. The material and spiritual culture of nations will also be considered.

Foreign Language
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose: to form the improvement of knowledge of foreign language communicative competence. The main methods of speech skills and foreign language communication skills are considered as a basis for the development of communicative competence; implementation of acquired speech skills in the process of searching, selecting and using material in English.

Historical Anthropology
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the formation of students basic knowledge of historical anthropology. Mastering students of some components of the cognitive-theoretical toolkit of socio-cultural anthropology, used for the analysis of history. When studying the discipline, the following aspects will be considered: Problems of the origin of man in evolutionism. Development of the human skull. Anthropogenesis. Human race. Anthropological studies of the ancient population of Central Asia. The study of the anthropology of the ancient population of Kazakhstan.

Information-Communication Technologies
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - During the study of the discipline students will learn following aspects:ICT role in key sectors of development of society. Microsoft Office Windows Cybersafety. Internet technologies. Cloud and mobile technologies. Multimedia technologies. Smart Technology. E-technologies. Electronic business. E-learning. Electronic government. Information technologies in the professional sphere.

Introduction to Ethnology
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form an idea about the history of the development of ethnology, about the goals and objectives of the industry. Discipline gives an idea of the degree of its knowledge, of today's problems in this area. When studying the discipline, the following aspects will be considered: theories of ethnogenesis and ethnic history; economic and cultural classification of the peoples of the world; modern ethnic processes.

Kazakh (Russian) Language
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description -

Methodology of Ethnological Research
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the course is to teach students how to collect field ethnological material, to give basic knowledge in the field of theory and practical mastery of ethnological tools. When studying the discipline, the following aspects will be considered:Theoretical problems of ethnology. Principles of the classification of the peoples of the world. The essence of ethnos and ethnicity in modern science. Interethnic communication. Theoretical methods of ethnological research.

Module of socio-political knowledge (Culture)
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - RK1+RK2 (100)
  • Description - Aim оf discipline: to develop the ability to explain and interpret subject knowledge in all fields of science, shaping of the discipline. Sociology and sociological perspectives, social structure, form of policy, organizational structure, institutions, the legal and organizational rules, content, purpose, value, policy, concept and essence of culture, semiotics of culture, psychology of personality, psychology of interpersonal communication will be studied.

Module of socio-political knowledge (Political science)
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - RK1+RK2 (100)
  • Description - Aim оf discipline: to develop the ability to explain and interpret subject knowledge in all fields of science, shaping of the discipline. Sociology and sociological perspectives, social structure, form of policy, organizational structure, institutions, the legal and organizational rules, content, purpose, value, policy, concept and essence of culture, semiotics of culture, psychology of personality, psychology of interpersonal communication will be studied.

Module of socio-political knowledge (Psychology)
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - RK1+RK2 (100)
  • Description - Aim оf discipline: to develop the ability to explain and interpret subject knowledge in all fields of science, shaping of the discipline. Sociology and sociological perspectives, social structure, form of policy, organizational structure, institutions, the legal and organizational rules, content, purpose, value, policy, concept and essence of culture, semiotics of culture, psychology of personality, psychology of interpersonal communication will be studied.

Module of socio-political knowledge (Sociology)
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - RK1+RK2 (100)
  • Description - Aim оf discipline: to develop the ability to explain and interpret subject knowledge in all fields of science, shaping of the discipline. Sociology and sociological perspectives, social structure, form of policy, organizational structure, institutions, the legal and organizational rules, content, purpose, value, policy, concept and essence of culture, semiotics of culture, psychology of personality, psychology of interpersonal communication will be studied.

Module of socio-political knowledge (Sociology/ Political science/ Culture/ Psychology)
  • Number of credits - 8
  • Type of control - RK + Exam (100)
  • Description - Aim оf discipline: to develop the ability to explain and interpret subject knowledge in all fields of science, shaping of the discipline. Sociology and sociological perspectives, social structure, form of policy, organizational structure, institutions, the legal and organizational rules, content, purpose, value, policy, concept and essence of culture, semiotics of culture, psychology of personality, psychology of interpersonal communication will be studied.

Nomadic Civilization
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form students' knowledge about the nomadic civilization and the role in the world civilization in the context of succession problems. Also give basic knowledge about the specifics of economic culture, religious ideas, life and art of the nomads.When studying the discipline, the following aspects will be considered: Cattle breeding of nomads of Eurasia. Nomads and sedentary tribes. Family relations with nomads.

Philosophy
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose: to form a systematic understanding of philosophy and its main problems and methods in the context of future professional activities. The main content of ontology and metaphysics is considered in the context of the historical development of philosophy; the importance of key worldview concepts in the modern world.

Physical Training
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - РК(с оценкой)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the formation of social and personal competencies of students, ensuring the targeted use of the appropriate means of physical culture and sports for preservation, preparation for professional activities. As a result of studying the discipline, the graduate should know the role of physical culture in human development.

Political Science
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The academic discipline “Political science” forms knowledge of the laws and laws of world politics and modern political processes, explaining the essence and content of the policy of national states, on the basis of ensuring national security and the realization of national interests.

Psychology
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of studying the discipline is to provide scientifically grounded training of highly qualified specialists on the basis of studying the fundamental concepts of psychology management, creating the necessary prerequisites for theoretical understanding and practical application of the most important management problems related to the process of professional development.

Sociology
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course presents general questions of theory and history of sociology, methodology and methods of sociological research, special sociological theories. This course is aimed at shaping the sociological imagination of students, basic ideas about the subject and methods of sociological research, topical problems and sociology branches.

The History and Culture of the Kazakh Diaspora
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form ideas about ethnic history, the reasons for resettlement to distant and near abroad, information on the number and settlement of the Kazakh diaspora. Know the specifics of preservation and the facts of the transformation of traditional culture. When studying the discipline, the following aspects will be considered: Theoretical and methodological problems of the Kazakh diaspora. Ethnic history of Kazakhs of Uzbekistan. Kazakhs of Kyrgyzstan. Studies of the Kazakhs of Mongolia.

The history of primitive society
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course purpose – to create at students of idea of evolution a hominid, about the person as a look, about multi-vector nature of historical development of human societies, ıts introduction to laboratory of research search.The purpose of this course is formation of knowledge of laws of historical process, deep problems of world history. Students learn about history of formation of archeology, her branches, methods of a research of activity of outstanding archeologists and the archaelological opening largest in the history.

The traditional life support system of the Kazakhs
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to familiarize future anthropologists and ethnologists with the history of material culture and traditional economy. The course provides an opportunity to understand the history of the formation of the economy and the features of the development of the material culture of the ancient and medieval population, to apply knowledge about the elements of material culture in their historical development, as well as the main types of cattle breeding.

Traditional outlook of Kazakhs
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: the formation of the Kazakh people's traditional world outlook on the basis of theoretical and methodological foundations, to study the outlook of the Kazakhs in the process of its historical development, to acquaint them with the peculiarities and specificity of the spiritual heritage of the Kazakh ethnos. When studying the discipline, the following aspects will be considered: Ethnogenesis and world outlook of the Kazakh people. Genesis of the traditions and customs of the Kazakh people. Cosmogonic worldview of the Kazakh people.

World History
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main objective of the course is to learn the basic steps of the historical development of the countries of the world. In the course of its study will examine the major historical events, their causes and consequences, the main trends of the modern international system. - Know the major historical events, their causes and consequences; - Know the historical conditionality of social and political change.

Нistory of Kazakhstan
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [РК1+MT+РК2+ ГЭК] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to give objective knowledge about the main stages in the development of the history of Kazakhstan from ancient times to the present. Expected learning outcomes: 1) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main stages in the development of the history of Kazakhstan; 2) to correlate the phenomena and events of the historical past with the general paradigm of the world-historical development of human society through critical analysis; 3) to possess the skills of analytical and axiological analysis in the study of historical processes and phenomena of modern Kazakhstan; 4) be able to objectively and comprehensively comprehend the immanent features of the modern Kazakh model of development; 5) Systematize and give a critical assessment of historical phenomena and processes in the history of Kazakhstan. During the study of the discipline students will learn following aspects: Ancient people and the formation of a nomadic civilization, Turkic civilization and the Great Steppe, Kazakhstan in modern times (XVIII - early XX centuries), Kazakhstan as part of the Soviet administrative-command system, Kazakhstan in the world community (1991-2022).

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Abais Teaching
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to form in future specialists the ability to self-knowledge, the use of Abai's doctrine as the basis of spirituality and intellectuality of modern Kazakhstan, the application of their professional knowledge, understanding and abilities through the prism of humanism and education in order to strengthen the unity of the country and civil solidarity of society.The following will be studied: the concept of the teachings of Abai; sources of teaching; components of Abai's doctrine; categories of Abai's doctrine; measuring instruments of the teachings of Abai; the essence and meaning of Abai’s doctrine.

Al-Farabi and Modernity
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Aim of the discipline: to form students' ideas about the scientific and philosophical heritage of the great Turkic thinker Abu Nasr al-Farabi in developing the world and national culture. Learning outcomes: explain the main philosophical contents al-Farabi's heritage and his influence on the formation of Turkic philosophy; influence European Renaissance.

Anthropology of ethics
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form students ' understanding of the history of ethics and morality, the role of motives and values of ethical norms in anthropology.The anthropology of ethics is an independent branch of anthropology, the main goals of which are to form an idea of ethical norms and aspects of anthropology.

Applied Etnology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form students' understanding of fundamental ethnographic knowledge and the development of specific methods for solving practical problems. Applied Ethnology is a scientific direction that includes the application of fundamental ethnographic, ethnological knowledge and its specific methods for solving applied problems. The presentation of the material is based on various topical issues: the right of nations to self-determination, ethnoterritorial, education of interethnic tolerance and cooperation, etc.

Archival ethnography
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form students ' understanding of the main stages of the history of archival affairs, the theory and practice of archival ethnography, its place in the system of humanitarian knowledge.The main content of the discipline is devoted to understanding the problems of archival work and ethnography, basic concepts, as well as classification and analysis of ethnographic archival material, skills in using methods, information for identifying and solving professional problems, etc.

City Anthropology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose and Objectives: The aim of the course - the study of social and cultural differentiation of the modern of the city, the urban subculture of tradition (as described in the scientific literature, studied or even documented by now). Objectives of the course: introduction to various aspects of the functioning of research and subcultures and lifestyles based on current research of urban socio-cultural groups. Contents: Introduction to the characteristics of symbols, styles, norms of behavior, communication strategies of different socio-cultural groups. As a result of the course, students should: know: methodological plans necessary for conducting research in their own field of the city anthropology. be able to: use the basic concepts and theoretical models for the study of social, cultural and anthropological reality of the city. have the skills to: use in professional basic knowledge on the basics of sociological theory and methods of social research

Ecology and Human Life Safety
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to form a number of key competencies based on modern environmental management concepts that implement the principles of harmonious optimization of the conditions for human interaction with nature, including in the process of tourist and recreational activities.The following will be studied: the principles of sustainable development, conservation and reproduction of natural resources to ensure the safety of human life, methods for assessing and minimizing risks, protecting against dangers, including during travel, measures to eliminate the consequences of accidents, anthropogenic disasters, natural disasters, environmental protection and rational environmental management.

Entrepreneurship
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose: to form basic knowledge in the field of theory and practice of creating your own business, necessary for the formation of: an economic way of thinking. The internal and external environment of business entrepreneurship are considered; state regulation and the role of the state for the business environment

Ethnic policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form basic knowledge in the main areas of ethnopolitics of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Know the features of ethnic policy in the country that affect: national harmony, socio-political stability, integration policy and state security in the Republic of Kazakhstan.The main content of the discipline is devoted to the study of political processes and relations, methods of analysis and interpretation of political doctrines in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Field ethnography
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to familiarize students with the peculiarities of field research by applying ethical, moral norms and basic algorithms of field research. The discipline provides an opportunity to develop the skills of collecting and analyzing ethnological material using it in applied and general scientific research. The student learns the basic principles of field research, applying quantitative and qualitative methods of the discipline, mastering the conceptual and categorical apparatus, methodology and methods of collecting anthropological and ethnological information.

Historical demography
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form ideas about the population, about modern concepts, theories, terminology in historical demography. When studying the discipline, students will know the main trends and patterns of Kazakhstan's demography in relation to world history. They will gain skills in analyzing population sources and apply their knowledge in practice.The discipline focuses on the study of population and the impact of demography on historical processes in the world.

Historical Local Studies
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to familiarize students with the history and development of historical methods of history in Kazakhstan, by identifying the main directions of regional research and their impact on the development of the humanities, revealing the role of various sources in history.

Legal Bases of Corruption Control
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to form a responsible attitude and the ability to demonstrate in practice the application of the principles and norms of anti-corruption legislation in order to prevent corruption offenses, to form intolerance towards corruption, an anti-corruption culture in everyday life and at the workplace, civil liability. The following will be studied: anti-corruption legislation, the system and activities of anti-corruption subjects, causes and conditions conducive to corruption, anti-corruption policy, international experience in combating corruption.

Media ethnography
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the course is to introduce students to the theoretical and practical significance of media ethnography in the system of scientific knowledge.Media ethnography - is the development of the principles and methods of activity of the modern generation and introduction into social practice of audiovisual information for the study of various aspects of the culture of ethnic groups. In the course of the study, information from various audiovisual sources will be reviewed, analyzed and compared.

Museology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form students' knowledge about the basic concepts in the field of museology and classification of museums, about the main types and types of scientific work in museums, the structure, content and features of the creation of museum expositions, the essence and specifics of cultural and educational activities of museums.

Restoration and conservation of historical and cultural heritage
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the students' idea of conservation and restoration of archaeological and ethnographic materials on the basis of the principle of authenticity of cultural heritage, knowledge of the history of restoration work, its practice, categorical apparatus, and international and domestic normative documents on these issues.

Scientific Research Methods
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Objective - to develop skills in cognitive activity in the field of science. To use methods of scientific research for understanding and assimilating information. To be able to describe the object of research. To master methods of search, processing of scientific information, systematization, analysis, synthesis to obtain an objective content of scientific knowledge. To apply analytical and practical research methods and argumentation systems for justification, assertion, evaluation.

Scientific Writing
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: the development of textual competence in the field of scientific writing in Kazakh / Russian / foreign languages. As a result of mastering the course, students will be able to: explain the linguistic aspects and structural and content features of the text of a scientific article; analyze scientific information; apply methods of creating a scientific text, use translation strategies to achieve authenticity; build written speech taking into account language norms and norms of scientific style; create author's scientific texts of different genres

Data for 2021-2024 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pre-diploma
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The goal of the practice is to form the ability to integrate the theory and methodology of technological and chemical disciplines to solve practical problems related to future professional activities. The practice is aimed at the formation of an independent solution to real problems in the field of chemical technology of inorganic substances using the competencies obtained in the course of mastering the educational program.

Professional (field archaeological) practice
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description -

Professional (field ethnographic) practice
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description -

Professional (museum) Practice
  • Type of control - Защита практики
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Data for 2021-2024 years