Department of Linguistics and English Language Teaching Methodology

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📍 Year of Establishment: 2023
📍 Location: Tashkent Region, Chirchiq State Pedagogical University, Building 3, Room A-206

Establishment and Development of the Department

The Department of Linguistics and English Language Teaching Methodology was originally founded as the Department of Foreign Languages within the Faculty of Humanities of Chirchiq State Pedagogical Institute, in accordance with Decision No. 1 of the Institute Council dated August 28, 2019.

Later, based on Protocol No. 1 dated August 23, 2021, the department was transferred to the Faculty of Tourism under the name Department of English Language. Finally, according to Protocol No. 5 dated October 27, 2023, it was restructured as an independent unit under the name Department of Linguistics and English Language Teaching Methodology.

At present, the department employs 17 academic staff members, including 9 full-time lecturers, 5 internal part-time lecturers, and 3 external part-time lecturers. Among them are 1 professor, 3 associate professors, and 3 senior lecturers. The department is headed by PhD in Philology, Associate Professor Mukhabbat Anatolevna Yusupova.

📘 Academic Programs

60110900 – Foreign Language and Literature: English (Bachelor's degree)

70110901 – Foreign Language and Literature: English (Master’s degree)

🎯 Mission and Strategic Objectives of the Department

Mission: To create the professional image of future English language teachers within the educational landscape.

Strategic Goal: To train specialists who meet international standards and are competitive in the global arena.

The Department's Perspective: To highlight the position of future English teachers within both national and international academic contexts.

Priority Directions

          ✔️ Continuity in Education: Teaching modern trends in linguistics and advancing English language teaching methodology for both undergraduate and graduate students.

          ✔️ Curriculum Development: Updating academic programs to align with international standards, incorporating modern literature and professional education.

          ✔️ Professional Development: Creating opportunities for academic staff to enhance their teaching and research skills through national and international collaboration (practical workshops, academic seminars, webinars).

          ✔️ Research and Innovation: Supporting faculty and student research publications in national and international journals, providing methodological assistance in academic publishing.

          ✔️ Collaboration with Institutions: Strengthening cooperation and academic exchange with national and international universities, schools, and educational institutions.

🧪 Research Activities: Achievements and Prospects

The Department of Linguistics and English Language Teaching Methodology conducts advanced research in modern linguistics, language pedagogy, and translation studies. Faculty members and researchers engage in both fundamental and applied studies in collaboration with the international academic community.

Main Research Areas:

• Modern Linguistics and Text Analysis:
  • Corpus linguistics and AI-based language research
  • Semantic and Pragmatic Studies
• Language Pedagogy and Methodology of Teaching Foreign Languages:
  • Innovative pedagogical technologies and interactive methods
  • Effectiveness of Distance Learning and Multimedia Technologies
• Academic Writing and Scientific Discourse:
  • Methodology of academic writing and publication practices
  • Research Methodology and Applied Studies

Major Research Projects:

• Language and Culture Interaction: Studying linguistic and cultural relations between English and national languages

• Innovative Language Pedagogy: Improving foreign language teaching through modern technologies

• Corpus Linguistics and Artificial Intelligence: Exploring AI applications in linguistics

• Academic Writing and Scientific Discourse: Developing approaches to text analysis, academic writing, and research methodology

The department’s research aims to develop innovative approaches in linguistics and pedagogy, with results presented through scientific articles, monographs, and international projects. It provides broad opportunities for researchers at all levels.

📈 Academic Outcomes for the 2024–2025 Academic Year

• 9 master’s students were assigned scientific supervisors

• 55 research articles published (27 in international journals indexed by OAK, 28 in Uzbekistan OAK-listed journals)

• 46 theses published (16 theses at national conferences, 30 theses at international conferences)

• Faculty produced 1 textbook, 3 teaching manuals, 7 monographs, and 3 DGAs

• 11 doctoral candidates and 4 independent researchers are currently pursuing research under the department

  These achievements contribute to strengthening the department’s scientific potential, developing innovative teaching methodologies, and promoting academic excellence.