Educational Activities of the Department of World Languages

The educational activities of the Department of World Languages at the Kazakh Academy of Sport and Tourism are carried out systematically and are aimed at fostering well-rounded student development, civic responsibility, tolerance, academic culture, as well as enhancing students’ intercultural and communicative competencies.

Dormitory Supervision

Faculty members of the Department regularly perform dormitory supervision duties in accordance with the approved schedule. During these duties, explanatory and preventive work is conducted with students to ensure compliance with internal regulations, standards of academic ethics, respectful behavior, and mutual understanding. Special attention is given to the adaptation of first-year students, maintaining a positive psychological environment, and preventing conflict situations.

Student Discussions and Round Tables

The Department regularly organizes educational discussions and round tables with students on socially significant and relevant topics, including:

“Academic Integrity and Student Responsibility”

“Tolerance and Intercultural Interaction in Modern Society”

“The Role of a Foreign Language in Professional and Personal Development”

“Prevention of Harmful Habits and Promotion of a Healthy Lifestyle”

“Youth Values in the Context of Globalization”

These activities contribute to the development of students’ active civic stance, critical thinking skills, dialogue culture, and respect for cultural diversity.

Cultural and Social Events

One of the key areas of educational work is the organization of cultural and social events. Annually, the Department organizes a Language Festival, aimed at promoting foreign language learning, increasing interest in world cultures and traditions, and fostering students’ creative potential. The festival includes creative performances, country presentations, quizzes, dramatizations, competitions, and interactive activities in foreign languages.

Mentorship and Individual Support

Faculty members provide individual mentoring and guidance to students, offering consultations on academic motivation, personal development, and professional orientation. Particular attention is paid to junior students and those requiring additional pedagogical support.

Educational Work within the Teaching Process

During academic classes, faculty members integrate educational components such as aesthetic education sessions, tolerance lessons, and discussions on ethical norms, academic culture, and intercultural communication.

Conclusion

Thus, the educational activities of the Department of World Languages are comprehensive and systematic, encompassing academic, extracurricular, and socio-cultural aspects of student life. These initiatives contribute to the formation of socially responsible, culturally aware, and professionally competent specialists in the fields of sport, tourism, and service.