Head of the Department: Hakimova Shakhnoza Erkinovna

Position and Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Philological Sciences

Office Hours: Every day at 3:00 PM

Phone: 977069757

E-mail: Sharona84@mail.ru

Department History: The Uzbekistan State University of World Languages (UzSWLU) is one of the leading educational institutions in Uzbekistan, specializing in the training of experts in Chinese language.

Chinese language has been taught at UzSWLU since 1990. Initially, a group for training specialists in Chinese was opened at the Russian Language Faculty. From 1991 onwards, Chinese was taught as a second language to students of the faculties of "Translation Theory and Practice" and "English Philology." To date, nearly 300 students are studying Chinese as a second language.

Following the establishment of diplomatic relations between Uzbekistan and the People's Republic of China, there was a significant increase in demand for specialists in Chinese language. In May 2008, by the decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (PQ-868), it was decided to focus on training students in Chinese as a primary direction, and on April 1, 2010, the Department of Chinese Philology was established. In 2014, the Department of Chinese Philology was officially founded, and today it operates under the Faculty of Eastern Philology.

Department Staff: Currently, the department has 31 faculty members, 16 of whom are full-time staff. Among them, 4 are Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences (PhD), 5 are independent researchers, 2 are doctoral candidates, and 13 are foreign faculty members.

International Cooperation:
The Uzbekistan State University of World Languages actively cooperates with a number of Chinese universities, including Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing Language and Culture University, Tianjin Foreign Studies University, Shanghai International Studies University, Changchun University, East Liaodong University, Lanzhou University, Nanjing Polytechnic Institute, Dalian University of Technology, Bohai University, Shenyang Pedagogical University, and others.

The first China-Uzbekistan Education Forum held from January 20 to 24, 2024, created opportunities for further development of mutually beneficial cooperation.

Currently, more than 60 of our students are studying in the People's Republic of China on grants from the Chinese government, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and Chinese universities.

A special mention should be made of the practical assistance provided by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Uzbekistan. The Embassy actively supports Chinese language education in Uzbekistan by regularly organizing events aimed at promoting Chinese language learning and motivating students. For example, students of the Chinese language group participate annually in the international "Chinese Bridge" competition held in Beijing and achieve impressive results.

International Cooperation of the Department of Chinese Philology: The department actively cooperates with a number of Chinese universities and organizations, including the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Uzbekistan, Hanban organization, Beijing Foreign Studies University, East Liaodong University, Lanzhou University, Shanghai International Studies University, Beijing Language and Culture University, Shenyang Pedagogical University, and others. Additionally, visits to Shenyang Technical University, Bohai University, and Dalian University of Technology are planned to sign memorandums and deepen cooperation. This collaboration allows the annual exchange of professors and students for further training at Chinese universities.

Educational Programs of the Department of Chinese Philology: As part of cooperation with Liaodong University of China, starting from the 2024/2025 academic year, the department plans to implement a joint educational program "Chinese Philology + Business Management" under a 2+2 system, where students will study for two years in Uzbekistan and then for two years in China.

Furthermore, USWLU and Liaodong University of China plan to implement several educational programs, including student exchanges, summer and winter camps, teacher exchanges for lectures and master classes, as well as joint research projects.

Work with International Partners: The department also cooperates with Beijing Language and Culture University, Tianjin Foreign Studies University, Shanghai Construction University, and other Chinese educational institutions, as well as with the Ministry of Education of China.

Department Achievements: In the last 3 years, the department's faculty has published 6 textbooks, 2 monographs, and over 40 scientific articles and abstracts at international and national conferences and in scientific journals.

The department has established two scientific research centers: the "Chinese Language Research Center" and the "Sinological Linguodidactic Research Center," which focus on developing modern methods of Chinese language teaching, creating educational materials, organizing master classes, and strengthening international educational cooperation with Chinese universities.

Education Activities: Currently, 600 students are studying in the 60230100 - Philology and Language Teaching (Chinese Language) program, and 23 graduate students are pursuing the 70230101 - Linguistics specialty. Additionally, over 300 students are learning Chinese as a second language. The main goal of the Department of Chinese Philology is to train specialists with deep knowledge in Chinese language, Chinese literature, history, geography, culture, regional studies, translation theory and practice, and Chinese philology. Today, the department is hosting two scientific circles: "HSK Language Proficiency Preparation" and "Young Researcher."

Every year, the "Chinese Bridge" international student competition is held, and students of the Chinese language direction have consistently secured prestigious positions in the national stage of this competition. For instance, on May 18-19 of this year, the national stage of the "Chinese Bridge-23" international student competition was held at the MIA Cultural Palace in Tashkent city. The event was attended by His Excellency Yu Jun, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Uzbekistan, rectors of higher educational institutions in the Republic, university professors, students, and other guests. During the event, the rector of UzSWLU, I. Tukhtasinov, spoke about the university's cooperation with prestigious universities in the People's Republic of China and the current state of Chinese language education at UzSWLU, wishing success to the participants. In this competition’s national stage, students from the Faculty of Oriental Philology of UzSWLU won the following prizes: Mashanlo Zaynab received the Grand Prize (first place), Abenova Balnur took second place, and Yunusov Mukhammadtohir secured third place.

The department focuses on working with talented students. Specifically, motivated students are selected to write research articles and participate in various conferences. One such student, Jumamurodova Mavluda, participated in the Tadqiqot.uz journal, contributing with an article titled “The Word Formation Features of Nouns in Uzbek and Chinese Languages,” and received a certificate. Additionally, students have been participating in various competitions and winning honorable places. One talented student from the FXIT-2109 group, Qayumova Vasila Sobirjon, won first place in the International Scientific and Practical Competition for “Services to Science” held under the auspices of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Subjects taught at the Department:

Subjects for Bachelor's Degree (60230100 Philology and Language Teaching (Chinese Language)):

  • Basic Oriental Language (Chinese Language)

  • Foreign Oriental Language

  • Regional Studies

  • Literature of the Country of the Studied Language

  • Writing and Reading Practice in ASHT

  • Listening Comprehension Enhancement

  • Reading Comprehension Enhancement

  • Communicative Lexicon

  • Written Speech Enhancement

  • Methods of Teaching Oriental Languages

  • Modern Technologies in Teaching Oriental Languages

  • Basics of Translation

  • Oral Speech Practice in ASHT

  • Basic Oriental Language Theory Grammar

  • Simultaneous Translation

  • Literary Translation

  • Regional Studies

  • Simultaneous Translation

  • Second Foreign Language (Chinese Language)

  • Media Language

  • Development of Negotiation Skills

Subjects for Master's Degree (70230101 Linguistics (Chinese Language)):

  • Analysis of Special Literature Related to the Specialty

  • Theoretical Issues of the Specialty

  • Stylistics of the Studied Language

  • Methodology of Linguistic Research

  • Modern Technologies in Teaching Foreign Languages

  • Linguistic and Cultural Aspects of Linguistics

  • Development of Presentation Skills in the Target Language

  • History of the Target Language

  • Modern directions of linguistics.

  • Language Situation and Politics in the Studied Country

  • Business Communication Features in the target Language

  • Theory and Practice of Literary Translation

Professional Skills Acquired after Completing the Programs:

Graduates of the 60230100 Philology and Language Teaching (Chinese Language) and 70230101 Linguistics (Chinese Language) programs acquire the following professional skills:

  1. High-Level Language Proficiency:

    • Mastery of the Chinese language in all skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) at a high level (equivalent to HSK1-HSK6 levels).

    • Ability to analyze the grammar, lexicon, phonetics, and pragmatics of the Chinese language.

    • Understanding the traditions, history, literature, art, religion, and modern society of China.

    • Accounting for Chinese mentality and behavioral norms in intercultural communication.

    • Writing and analyzing scientific works on Chinese linguistics, literature, or culture.

    • Selection, systematization, and interpretation of philological sources.

    • Deep study of the main genres, periods, and prominent figures of Chinese literature.

    • Linguistic, stylistic, and semiotic analysis of texts.

    • Accurate translation of texts (literary, technical, official) from Chinese to the native language and vice versa.

    • Preserving context in translation while considering intercultural differences.

    • Methods of teaching Chinese as a foreign language.

Chinese Philology graduates have wide opportunities in the fields of language, culture, and regional studies and can work globally as competitive specialists.

Internship Opportunities:

The department provides opportunities for faculty members to undergo professional development in the PRC.

For instance, faculty member Ro‘zumova Gulbahor Matyakubbayevna and department head Y. Nuriddinova participated in a professional development course titled "Modern Methods of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language" at Shinjong Pedagogical University in the People's Republic of China from January 2-16, 2024. Additionally, department head PhD Sh. Khakimova participated in a similar course at Shenyang Pedagogical University from October 10-31, 2023, and delivered a lecture upon her return. Moreover, PhD Sh. Khakimova and faculty members Ruzumova Gulbahor Matyakubbayevna and Lola Shasaidova attended a professional development course on "Confucian Education in China" in Danyang city, PRC, from August 2-24, 2023, organized by the Ministry of Education of the PRC.

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