DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL LINGUISTICS

                          MADJIDOVA RANO URISHEVNA      
Position and Title: Head of the Department, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor
Office Hours: Daily from 14:00 to 16:00
Phone: +998909419020
E-mail: r.urishevna@mail.ru
r.urishevna@uzswlu.uz
Department Location: Rectorate Building, 5th floor, Room 520

History of the Department:
The Department of General Linguistics was established in 1970. Many prominent scholars and experts have worked in this department. It is one of the most capable and historically significant departments at the university.
To train highly qualified personnel in the field of the history and theory of linguistics in Uzbekistan, the Department of General Linguistics was created in 1970 within the Tashkent State Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages. The department has addressed scientific problems and issues of world linguistics.
The first head of the department was Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor A.S. Sodikov, who led the department from 1970 to 1991.
From 1992 to 1995, the head of the department was Academician of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, A.R. Rustamov.
In 1996-1997, the head of the department was Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor A.V. Redkin.
From 1997 to 2011, the department was again headed by Associate Professor A.S. Sodikov.
In 2009, Associate Professor A.S. Sodikov organized the "Linguistic Seminar" for higher educational institutions in the field of philology in Uzbekistan under the Department of General Linguistics. A special library on linguistics was established for this purpose.
Since 2011, the department has been headed by Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor R.U. Madjidova.

Department Staff:
The Department of General Linguistics has 16 faculty members:

• Madjidova Ra'no Urishevna – Head of the Department, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor;

• Umirov Ixtiyor Ergashevich – Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor;

• Shevtsova Olga Vladimirovna – Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor;

• Narmurodova Gulnoza Ilhomovna – PhD, Associate Professor;

• Madaminova Nargiza Rajapbayevna – Senior Lecturer;

• Nosirova Mubina Olimovna – Senior Lecturer;

• Alimardanova Shahlo Ashurmamatovna – Senior Lecturer;

• Galyamova Alfiya Rinatovna – Senior Lecturer;

• Yuldashev Farkhod Karimbayevich – Lecturer;

• Yuldasheva Farogat Farkhodovna – Lecturer;

• Khakimbayeva Ozoda Kalandarovna – Lecturer;

• Sharipova Malohat Saidjonovna – Lecturer;

• Yuldasheva Salomat Farkhodovna – Lecturer;

• Kholikova Dilnoza Musurmonovna – Lecturer;

• Salohiddinova Sayyora Aliqulovna – Lecturer;

• Khodjaev Dilshod G’ayratovich – Junior Lecturer.

Main Goals of the Department:

• To study and implement new directions in modern linguistics and language theory.

Main Tasks of the Department:

• Conduct lectures and seminars on linguistics at a high methodological and professional level in accordance with state educational standards;

• Supervise students' graduation theses, master's dissertations, and independent research on language theory, general linguistics, and new linguistic directions;

• Fairly assess student knowledge based on the credit-module system;

• Develop and approve educational programs in linguistics in the prescribed order;

• Prepare and publish textbooks, study guides, and methodological materials, and discuss scientific works in these fields;

• Create conditions for conducting research work for the department's faculty members;

• Discuss completed scientific research and recommend them for further stages;

• Ensure the integration of education, science, and industry;

• Review and approve individual plans of the department's faculty for educational, methodological, research, cultural-educational, and organizational work;

• Study and disseminate the experience of experienced professors, master new pedagogical and information technologies, and implement them in the educational process.

Scientific Activities of the Department:

• History of Linguistics;

• Methodology and methods of linguistic research;

• General theoretical issues of linguistics;

• Practical branches of linguistics;

• Foundations of scientific work and the creation of roadmaps.

Partner Organizations of the Department:

• National University of Uzbekistan;

• Alisher Navoi Tashkent State University of Uzbek Language and Literature;

• Nizami Tashkent State Pedagogical University;

• Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages;

• Andijan State University;

• Fergana State University;

• Bukhara State University;

• Academic Lyceum under O’zDJTU;

• Academic Lyceum of Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute No. 2.

International Cooperation of the Department:

• Moscow State Linguistic University;

• Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov;

• Russian-Tajik (Slavic) University (Tajikistan);

• Adyghe State University (Russia);

• Indiana University (USA).

Courses Taught at the Department:

• Linguistics;

• Applied Linguistics (Roman-Germanic Languages);

• Introduction to Linguistics;

• General Linguistics;

• Foundations of Scientific Work.

Bachelor’s Degree Programs Offered:
60111700 — Russian Language in Foreign Language Groups;
60110900 — Foreign Language and Literature (English Language);
60111800 — Foreign Language and Literature (English Language);
60230100 — Philology and Teaching of Foreign Languages (Roman-Germanic Languages);
60230100 — Philology and Teaching of Foreign Languages (Russian Language);
60230100 — Philology and Teaching of Foreign Languages (Eastern Languages);
60230200 — Theory and Practice of Translation (Roman-Germanic Languages);
60230200 — Theory and Practice of Translation (Arabic and Turkic Languages);
60230400 — Computational Linguistics.

Achievements of the Department:
Scientific Projects of the Department:

1. Project "Creating Textbooks and Study Guides in English for Theoretical Subjects for Master's Specialties in Foreign Philology Based on Intercultural and Communicative Approaches" (2015-2017).

2. Practical Project "Creating Multimedia Products for Intensive Teaching of Uzbek Language for Foreign Language Speakers."

Notable Events and Visits:

• In October 2021, Professor R.U. Madjidova, Professor Q.O. Saparova, and Professor X.S. Muxitdinova visited the Russian-Tajik University (Tajikistan) and participated in the international scientific-practical conference on "The Role of Innovative Education in the Development of Russia and Tajikistan."

• In November 2021, Professor R.U. Madjidova visited Belarus and Russia to establish scientific and innovative relations between Uzbekistan and Belarus and to develop international scientific cooperation in Russia.

• In January-February 2024, faculty members of the department visited universities in Colombia and Indiana to exchange experience on teaching Uzbek and English languages.