International Journalism Faculty

History of the Faculty: According to the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated February 26, 1999, the Faculty of International Journalism was established at the Uzbekistan State University of World Languages. Based on the resolution "On improving the system of training and retraining of journalistic personnel" adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on February 26, 1999, the Faculty of International Journalism was created within the Uzbekistan State University of World Languages.

In the early years, experienced educators such as Professor G.Salomov, Associate Professor S.Umirov, A.Nurmatov, H.Saidov, T.Kahhor, Y.Mamatova, I.Ismailova, Sh.Kholmatova, N.Nomozova, F.Muminov, Kh.Dustmuhammad, H.Akbarov, S.Sodiq, M.Sa’diy, N.Toshpolatov, A.Karimov, X.Maxamadaliyev, N.Qosimova, T.Eshbek, and I.Abduxoliqov taught various fields of the subject. Academician B.Nazarov, the national writer O.Xoshimov, Doctor of Science F.Mominova, candidates of science O.Toshboyev, O.Osarov, I.Rahmatullayeva, P.Allamberganova, sports commentator A.Imomxojayev, experienced publicist E.Shukur, Sh.Ubaydullayev, and others, although working for a short time—on a half-quarter basis or by the hour—left a significant impact with their substantive lessons, book contributions, broadcasts, and programs.

In the initial years, American scholars such as Nicholas Daniloff, Richard Sheyfer, Erik Fridman, Alfred Kupers, and others gave lectures in various areas of journalism. The faculty library of Northeastern University in Boston, USA, donated nearly 100 books. A group of our scholars visited Boston for further professional development and returned with enhanced qualifications.

Faculty Composition:

  Dean: Matyakubov Alisher Djumanazarovich

  E-mail: uztur16@umail.uz

  Working hours: Monday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
   Saturday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Vice Deans:

Vice Dean: Shermatov Eldorjon Yovmiddinovich
E-mail: eeldorshermatov@gmail.com
Working hours: Monday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Vice Dean: Khoshimova Dilorom Salimjon kizi
E-mail: diloromxoshimova@gmail.com
Working hours: Monday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Dean’s Advisor on Women’s affairs: Fayziyeva Dilaram Mirvakhidovna
E-mail: dilaramfayziyeva@gmail.com
Working hours: Monday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

The faculty offers undergraduate programs in “International Journalism”, “Information Services and Public Relations”, “Political Science”, “International Relations”, “Sociology”, and “Linguistic Support of Intercultural Communication”. It also offers graduate programs in “International Journalism” and “Information Services and Public Relations”.

The faculty has established strong partnerships with foreign universities, including Suleyman Demirel University, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Osh State University, and Turkistan State University. The faculty also has successful international relations with the USA, with a grant of $20,000 allocated for broadcasting equipment. Currently, the faculty has a media center equipped with high-quality equipment.

In the field of international cooperation, the faculty has organized international seminars and training sessions with the support of the Uzbekistan Journalists’ Retraining International Center, the UNESCO office in Uzbekistan, and the National Mass Media Support and Development Public Foundation. Regular masterclasses are conducted with the participation of international trainers. Over the next three years, more than 20 publications in the field of journalism will be published.

Textbooks and Teaching Materials:
The curriculum and textbooks have been prepared for publication. Additionally, the faculty has established connections with foreign partners, including Sultan Idris University (Malaysia), INTI International University, the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Indonesia, Gunadarma University in Indonesia, Lund University (Sweden), Sciences Po in France, Nagoya and Sapporo Universities in Japan, Marmara University in Turkey, and the Southern Federal University in Russia. Teacher and student exchange programs have been implemented, and collaborative academic articles are being published.

The “Political Science” department maintains extensive cooperation with various state and public organizations, political parties, and media outlets in our country. Furthermore, the “Political Science” department has a network of foreign partnerships in the field of teaching social-political sciences and conducting scientific and fundamental research. These partnerships include Lund University (Sweden), Sciences Po (France), Nagoya and Sapporo Universities (Japan), Marmara University (Turkey), and Southern Federal University (Russia).

Departments within the Faculty of International Journalism:

1. Information Services and Public Relations

2. Medialinguistics and Communication

3. Social Sciences

4. Political Science

5. Linguistics and English Literature

Undergraduate courses in Information Services and Public Relations include:

• History of Journalism

• Fundamentals of Public Relations

• Journalism and Mass Communication Fundamentals

• Media Literacy and Fact-Checking in Journalism

• Creative and Critical Thinking

• Journalism Ethics and Law

• Copywriting and Contemporary Texts

• Working with the Media

• Audiovisual Journalism: Radio Journalism

• Analytical Journalism

• Specialized Journalism

• Information Services and the Internet

• PR in Crisis Situations

• Skills for Creating PR Texts

• Digital Media Technology

• Advertising Theory and Practice

• Networked PR

• Fundamentals of Diplomacy and International Relations

• Sociology and Psychology of Mass Media

• Entertainment in Information Services

• Political PR

• Working with the Media

• International Journalism Systems

• Media Literacy and Fact-Checking in Journalism

• Relations with Government Authorities

• PR in Marketing Communications

• Internet PR

• Creative and Critical Thinking

• Recreational Journalism

• Fundamentals of Media Design

• Technologies for Creating Social Projects

• Fundamentals of Diplomacy and International Relations

• Parliamentary Journalism

• Media Law and Ethics

Undergraduate courses in Political Science, International Relations, and Sociology include:

Introduction to Political Science

• History of Political Doctrines

• Political Culture, Ideology, and Anthropology

• Comparative Constitutions

• Theory of State and Law

• Constitutional Law

• Public Service and Personnel Management

• Applied Political Science

• Political Sociology

• Cratology

• Partology

• Geopolitics

• Fundamentals of Civil Society

• State Policy for Youth in Uzbekistan

• World Politics

• Sociology of Public Opinion

• History of Sociology

• General Sociology

• Sociology of Family and Gender

• Ethics and Image of Public Servants

• Social Policy

• Social Statistics

• Labor and Employment Sociology

• Methodology, Methods, and Techniques of Sociological Research

• Sociology of Education

• Sociology of Personality and Deviant Behavior

• Fundamentals of Diplomacy

• History of International Relations

• Legal Basis of Uzbekistan's Foreign Relations

• International Regional Studies

• Diplomatic Service, Protocol, and Etiquette