Department of Social Sciences

    Zamonov Zokirjon Turginovich (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science, Professor, etc.)

History of the Department:

The department was established on April 24, 1999, as the Department of Social and Political Sciences under the Faculty of International Journalism at the Uzbekistan State University of World Languages. In August 2013, by decision of the Scientific Council of the University, the department was reorganized into the Department of Social Sciences. Furthermore, based on the decision of the Uzbekistan State University of World Languages’ council on August 29, 2024, and the rector's decree No. 3561 on August 30, 2024, the “Political Science” department was separated from the “Social Sciences” department.

Subjects Taught in the Department:

The department offers courses in the following subjects:

• History of Political Doctrines

• Political Culture

• Ideology and Anthropology

• Comparative Constitutions

• Theory of State and Law

• Constitutional Law

• Public Service and Personnel Management

• Practical Political Science

• Geopolitics

• Basics of Civil Society

• Sociology of Public Opinion

• History of Sociology

• General Sociology

• Sociology of Family and Gender

• Social Policy

• Social Statistics

• Sociology of Labor and Employment

• Basics of Diplomacy

• History of International Relations

• Legal Foundations of Uzbekistan’s Foreign Relations (2023-2024 academic years).
  In the academic years 2024-2025, Philosophy and Religious Studies are also taught.

Department Operations:

The department operates based on the orders, directives, and regulations from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the University’s Council decisions, and the rector's orders.

Currently, the department has a total of 26 faculty members, including 3 professors and doctors of science, 11 candidates of science (PhDs, including 8 associate professors). The overall scientific-pedagogical potential of the department is 53.5%.

Research Activities and Achievements:

Faculty members of the department have published nearly 30 scientific articles in national journals recognized by the Higher Attestation Commission (OAK) of Uzbekistan, as well as in high-impact factor journals from countries like the USA, India, Poland, and Azerbaijan. The department also maintains a Google Scholar page, with an H-index of 3 and an i10-index of 1.

In the field of innovative education technologies, the department has developed complete sets of methodological materials for all courses based on the Action Program, which are regularly updated and distributed for use in educational processes.

Publications and Educational Materials:

The department has published several textbooks and manuals. For example, the “Tarbiya” (Education) textbook by Z. Zamonov, in 7 languages, for grades 1-11 (recommended by the Ministry of Preschool and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 2021-2022); "Fundamentals of Spirituality" textbook by V. Ko‘chkorov and Z. Zamonov in 7 languages (recommended by the Ministry of Public Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 2018); “Religious Studies” textbook for higher education by Professor S. Rakhmonov (recommended by Uzbekistan State University of World Languages, 2024), and other significant works.

Scientific Contributions:

The department's faculty members and researchers have contributed significantly to national and international research. In recent years, they have been active in conferences and scientific projects, including the 2018-2020 practical research grant project on “Ensuring Spiritual Security in the Context of the Action Strategy” and a current fundamental project titled “Creating National and International Indicators for Civil Society.”

Social and Cultural Activities:

The department plays an active role in promoting social and cultural activities for students. Every academic year, during the first week of September, faculty members conduct “Independence Lessons” for students, informing them about the independence process, the opportunities and privileges it has brought, and ongoing national reforms. Furthermore, they foster patriotism and a commitment to national independence.

The department’s professors are also members of the Spirituality and Enlightenment Center of the Republic, where they actively participate in seminars and meetings across the country to promote cultural and moral values.

Contact Information:

Department Head: +99897-752-56-52
Email: zamonov754@mail.ru