Conflictology

Training of specialists who have an understanding of the nature of the conflict, its structure, types, causal factors, the specifics of development in various fields and technologies of conflict resolution; the ability to effectively search for information about conflicts and technologies for their resolution; skills of conflict.

1.To critically evaluate theories, concepts, and achievements of conflict studies, the most advanced methodologies to conduct an independent research and fulfill professional teaching tasks;
2.To propose new ideas and hypotheses in the field of conflict studies;
3.To apply innovative and unconventional methods while researching social and political conflicts;
4. o plan, arrange and implementation of mediation and other activities for conflicts management and resolution using psychological and foreign language knowledge and skills;
5.To evaluate the current methods of conflict studies given lack of complete and verifiable data and present the results before both specialist and non-specialist audience;
6.To evaluate critically the activities of international intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations amidst emerging, escalating and resolving conflicts taking into account the psychological implications in their management;
7.To develop recommendations of a strategic and tactical nature for conflict management and resolution using various strategies and foreign-language skills that would be applicable for intercultural and professional contexts;
8.To conduct independently diagnoses and prognoses of cute conflicts;
9.To incorporate the scholarly knowledge and expertise on conflict studies during their own reserch and professional teaching activates;
10. To create databases with the purpose of the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts including those in foreign languages;
11.To provide consulting services and analytical support to facilitate prevention, settlement and resolution of conflicts during negotiations between various political actors;
12.To maintain an effective teaching of conflict-studies and related university courses based on conventional and innovative methods in accordance with Kazakhstan’s heritage and values.

Department of Political Science and Political Technologies
8 (727) 3773333 (вн.1756)
e-mail: politology.kaznu@mail.ru

Admission

1)Bachelor's Degree Diploma + appendices (original)
2) Identity card (original and copy – 2 pcs)
3) CT certificates
4)3×4 photos: 6 pcs
5) A certificate confirming proficiency in a foreign language (if available)
6) Medical certificate form 075/y