Department of Information Service and Public Relations

Department History: The Faculty of International Journalism was established at the Uzbekistan State University of World Languages in accordance with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On improving the system of training and retraining journalists" dated February 26, 1999. Initially, our department, named "Theory and History of Journalism," was headed by B. Dustkoraev. On September 1, 1999, the department began teaching its students in the specialty at building 104 on Muqumiy Street in the Chilanzar district.

In the early years, experienced teachers such as Professor G. Salomov, Associate Professor S. Umirov, A. Nurmatov, H. Saidov, T. Kahhor, I. Ismailova, Sh. Kholmatova, N. Nomozova, F. Muminov, Kh. Dustmuhammad, H. Akbarov, S. Sodiq, M. Sa'diy, N. Toshpulatov, A. Karimov, Kh. Makhamadaliev, N. Kasimova, T. Eshbek, and I. Abdukholikov taught various disciplines. Academician B. Nazarov, national writer O. Khoshimov, Doctor of Sciences F. Muminova, Candidates of Sciences O. Toshboyev, O. Usarov, I. Rakhmatullaeva, P. Allamberganova, sports commentator A. Imomkhodzhaev, experienced publicist E. Shukur, Sh. Ubaydullaev, and others, although they worked part-time for short periods, left a good impression with their meaningful lessons, books, articles, broadcasts, and shows. In the early years, American scientists such as Nicholas Daniloff, Richard Schaefer, Eric Friedman, Alfred Kupers, and others gave lectures on various fields of journalism. Northeastern University in Boston, USA, donated about 100 books to the faculty library. A group of our scientists went to Boston for professional development.  

Heads of the department in different years:

• 2001-2008 - Head of the Department of Audiovisual Journalism and Mass Communication S. Umirov
• 2003-2009 - Head of the Department of Mass Communication and Information Technology F. Muminov
• 2009 - Head of the Department of Audiovisual Journalism and Mass Communication O. Toshboyev.
• 2010-2019 - Head of the Department of Audiovisual Journalism and Mass Communication Kh. Dustmukhammedov.  
   
• 2014-2017 - Head of the Department of Audiovisual Journalism and Mass Communication N. Kasimova.
• 2017-2018 - Head of the Department of Audiovisual Journalism and Mass Communication A. Karimov.
• 2017-2018 - Head of the Department of Theory and Practice of International Journalism A. Nurmatov.
• 2018-2019 - Head of the Department of Theory and Practice of International Journalism N. Toshpulatova.
• 2019-2020 - Head of the Department of Theory and Practice of International Journalism O. Toshboyev.

Since 2021, the department has been renamed the Department of Information Service and Public Relations. In 2022-2023, the head of the Department of Information Service and Public Relations was M. Akhmedova. Since 2024, the head of the Department of Information Service and Public Relations is S.S. Yuldashbekova.

Currently, the department has:

• 7 professors
• 11 associate professors
• 5 senior lecturers
• 21 lecturers
• A total of 44 faculty members

The department offers bachelor's degrees in:

• 60320200 - Information Service and Public Relations
• 60320100 - Journalism (International Journalism)

The department offers master's degrees in:

• 70320201 - Information Service and Public Relations
• 70320102 - International Journalism

Courses taught at the department:

Bachelor's degree:

• History of Journalism
• Basics of Public Relations
• Media Literacy and Fact-Checking in Journalism
• Creative and Critical Thinking
• Journalism Ethics and Law
• Copywriting and Modern Texts
• Working with Media
• Audiovisual Journalism: Radio Journalism
• Audiovisual Journalism: Television Journalism
• Analytical Journalism
• Specialized Journalism
• Information Service and the Internet
• PR in Crisis Situations
• The Art of Creating PR Texts
• Digital Media Technology
• Theory and Practice of Advertising
• Network PR
• Basics of Diplomacy and International Relations
• Sociology and Psychology of Mass Media
• Political PR
• Working with Media
• International Journalism System
• Media Literacy and Fact-Checking in Journalism
• Relations with Public Administration Bodies
• PR in Marketing Communications
• Internet PR
• Creative and Critical Thinking
• Recreational Journalism
• Basics of Media Design
• Technologies for Creating Social Projects
• Media Law and Ethics

• Master's Degree Program:

• Theories of the Information Society
• International Media Strategies
• National Identity and Mass Media
• Modern Trends in International Journalism
• Modern International Media Landscape
• Basics of PR Studies
• Basics of Corporate Communication
• Traditional and Digital PR Technologies
• Image-Making and Branding Technologies
• Organization and Management of Information Services   

International Cooperation of the Department:

1. Korea University
2. Indian Institute of Mass Communication
3. Moscow State University

Partner Organizations of the Department:

• Agency of Information and Mass Communications
• Center for Retraining Journalists
• Creative Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan
• University of Journalism and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
• Public Foundation for Support and Development of Independent Print Media and News Agencies of Uzbekistan
• Faculty of Journalism of the National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek
• Department of Social and Humanitarian Sciences of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy
• Department of Journalism of Karakalpak State University
• Faculty of "Cinema, Television and Radio Art" of the State Institute of Arts and Culture of Uzbekistan, Department of "Cinema, Television and Radio Directing"
• "Yangi Uzbekistan" (New Uzbekistan) newspaper
• "Uzbekiston Ovozi" (Voice of Uzbekistan) newspaper
• Media editorial offices, websites

Publications of the Department's Faculty:

1. Yuldoshbekova Saida Sultan kizi – "Cholpon – Publicist and Editor". Monograph. – T:. "Zukhro baraka biznes", 2025, - 175 pages.
2. Beruniy Alimov – "Opportunities for Developing the Country's Image in the Global Media Space and Issues of Skill in Journalism" – Theoretical and methodological guide for information service employees, media representatives, and journalism faculty students. Public Foundation for Support and Development of Independent Print Media and News Agencies of Uzbekistan. T.: November 17, 2015. 136 pages.
3. Beruniy Alimov – "The Role of National Mass Communication Media in Developing the Country's Media Image: Theoretical and Practical Aspects" – Scientific and theoretical guide for journalism faculty students, media representatives, information service employees, and researchers. Public Foundation for Support and Development of Independent Print Media and News Agencies of Uzbekistan. T.: November 17, 2015. 108 pages.
4. Beruniy Alimov – "The film 'Tahir and Zuhra' in periodicals 'Tahir and Zuhra': the effect of archetypal interpretation". Collection prepared based on grant number F-114. T.: G. Gulam. December 2015.
5. Study guide for print media editorial offices. (in co-authorship) Tashkent. 2008. 9.5 p.l.
6. Newspaper of the people's intelligentsia (in co-authorship) Supplemented edition. Tashkent.: "Manaviyat" publishing house 2011. 13 p.l.
7. International Legal Foundations of Journalism. Study guide. Tashkent. UzSWLU, 2012. 9.5 p.l.
8. Psychology of Journalism. Study guide. – Tashkent., Sano-STANDART n-t, 2013, 10.5 p.l.
9. Theoretical and Practical Foundations of Children's Topics in the Uzbek Media. (in co-authorship) Tashkent. 2014, 13.5 p.l.
10. Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor Nargis Kasimova published the educational and practical guide "Internet in the Activities of Non-Governmental Non-Profit Organizations" (T., Center for Retraining Journalists, 2016. 119 pages).
11. Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor Nargis Kasimova published "The Role of Non-Governmental Non-Profit Organizations and Mass Media in the Development of Civil Society" (T., "Invite Dezign", 2015. 107 pages),
12. Nargis Kasimova and Farida Rahimova "Forming the Image of Non-Governmental Non-Profit Organizations: Theory and Practice" (T., Center for Retraining Journalists, 2015. 139 ¹ pages),
13. Nargis Kasimova "Internet in the Activities of Non-Governmental Non-Profit Organizations" (T., Center for Retraining Journalists, 2016. 119 pages) published educational and practical guides.
14. Ismailova Klimentina – Specifics of radio broadcasting abroad. Textbook. T.: 1993, 5 p.l.
15. Ismailova Klimentina – Basics of radio journalism. Textbook T.: 2003 p.l.
16. Beruniy Alimov – "National interests in the media space" – Methodical guide. Tashkent.2024.
17. Beruniy Alimov – "Relations with state governing bodies" – Methodical guide. Tashkent.2024.
18. Yulduz Ortiqova - "Sports journalism" - Study guide. Tashkent: Mumtoz söz, 2016-104 p.
19. Yulduz Ortiqova - "Sports journalism as a modern trend" - Monograph. Tashkent: Publishing high future, 2025-156 p.
20. Karimov Amrullo Ashurovich – “The role and importance of talk shows in the implementation of the recreational function of television” - Monograph. Tashkent: “Adabiyot” publishing house.
21. Mahmudova Maftuna Hamza kizi – “Media literacy – as a means of protection against fakes and disinformation in online media” - Monograph. Tashkent: “Printing house of the medical publishing house” LLC -2025 – 140 p.

22. In 2019, the department's faculty published textbooks and study guides such as N. Kasimova "Online Journalism", N. Toshpulatova, F. Saidov "Legal Foundations of Journalism", N. Toshpulatova "Analytical Journalism", B. Alimov "National Interests in the Media Space". At the initiative of the UzAIMC, the department's faculty created a 10-volume study guide.

    Scientific Potential of the Department:

    In 2021, the department's faculty members N. Kasimova, D. Aminova, H. Saidov, and B. Alimov received the degree of Doctor of Sciences.

    In 2023, O. Kulmurodova, and in 2024, M. Saidova, M. Mahmudova, and R. Zaripova received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

    In 2024, B. Alimov and A. Karimov received the title of Associate Professor.