Research work
Research and Development at the Department of Language Communication and Translation Studies
The scientific activity of the department is aimed at developing relevant areas of modern linguistics, translation studies, and intercultural communication.
Primary Research Areas of the Department:
-Theory and practice of translation;
-Intercultural communication;
-Text and discourse linguistics;
-Cognitive linguistics;
-Pragmatics of language communication.
The department's faculty members regularly publish research results in scientific journals, participate in international and national scientific forums, and actively involve students in research activities.
Grant Projects and Scientific Research
The faculty members of the department are actively involved in the implementation of research projects aimed at the development of modern humanitarian studies.
Under the leadership of Professor K.M. Abisheva, a scientific grant is being implemented on the topic: "Studying the ethnic conceptosphere of the nation and thinkers of the past through approaches, principles, and methods of cognitive-ethical linguosynergetics — a new humanitarian knowledge." The project is focused on the study of national-cultural concepts and the development of interdisciplinary approaches in the humanities, making a significant contribution to the development of the Kazakhstani philological school. The department is an organizer and active participant in scientific and educational events at various levels.
Events We Organize
International Forum of Translators of Kazakhstan — an annual event uniting scholars, practicing translators, and specialists in intercultural communication to discuss current professional issues, exchange experience, and establish professional contacts.
Scientific and Methodological Seminars for teachers and students dedicated to modern translation methods, literary text analysis, and issues of intercultural communication.
Roundtables on topical problems of linguistics and translation studies with the participation of invited experts from Kazakhstan and abroad.
Trainings and Masterclasses on practical translation, work with translation software, and public speaking, conducted by leading practicing translators and department faculty.
Conferences We Participated In
The department's faculty members regularly participate in international and national scientific conferences, including:
International Scientific and Practical Conference "Current Problems of Philology and Translation Studies" (Almaty);
Congress of Translators of Kazakhstan (Astana);
International Conference of Young Scientists "The World of Language and the Language of the World" (Astana);
Republican Scientific and Theoretical Conference "Linguistics of Text and Discourse: New Approaches," and others.
At these scientific events, teachers present reports on their research and participate in discussions on modern trends in the humanities. Yulia V. Bogdanova, a Senior Lecturer of the department, has been repeatedly honored with awards for high scientific achievements. In April 2025, she was awarded a 3rd Degree Diploma at the XX International Scientific Conference "Science and Education-2025" held at the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (Astana). In 2026, Yulia Bogdanova won the International Scientific and Practical Conference "Nurgaliyev Readings–XV: Scientific Community of the XXI Century. Philological Sciences," a jubilee conference dedicated to the 30th anniversary of ENU, receiving a 1st Degree Diploma and a letter of appreciation for her contribution to organizing the events.
Student Research Work
We prioritize the development of research work among undergraduate and graduate students, creating conditions for the disclosure of their creative potential and the formation of research competencies.
Participation in Scientific Conferences: Students and Master's students annually present reports at:
International Scientific Conference of Students and Young Scientists "Science and Education" (ENU named after L.N. Gumilyov);
Republican Student Scientific and Practical Conference "Youth and Science: A Look into the Future" (Karaganda);
International Forum of Translators of Kazakhstan (Young Translators Section);
Intra-university Student Conference "Language, Translation, Communication" (Turan-Astana University);
International Scientific Conference of Students, Postgraduates, and Young Scientists "Lomonosov" (Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow) within the framework of the International Scientific Youth Forum "Lomonosov-2026."
Publication Activity: Based on conference results, students publish abstracts and articles in proceedings, including electronic editions.
Scientific Circles and Projects:
"Young Translator" (Lead — A.N. Muratova);
"Text Linguistics" (Lead — K.M. Abisheva);
"Competitive specialists" (Lead — Zh.E. Espolova);
"Speak Up" (Lead — M.K. Otembet);
"Mashhurtanu" (Lead — G.K. Zhusupova);
"Kitap-Talks" (Lead — B.K. Khumar);
"Simultaneous Interpreter Mastery" (Lead — B.A. Shuvarova).
Competitions and Olympiads: Our students annually win prizes in competitions such as:
International Competition "Best Scientific Project" (KazUmoimy, Almaty);
Competition "Best Scientific Article" (Turan-Astana University);
Competition "Poems of Mukagali Makatayev";
Intra-university Olympiads in Kazakh, English, and Philology;
Competition "Best Simultaneous Interpreter of the Republic of Kazakhstan" (KazUmoimy, Almaty);
Competition "Tilshi" (ENU, Astana).
Notably, our students participated in the International Recitation Contest organized by ENU named after L.N. Gumilyov. Russian language teachers prepared three participating students who worthily represented the university and won prizes. The preparation included deep work on the artistic interpretation of the text, speech expressiveness, and stage culture.
Perspectives for the Development of Scientific Activity
Our scientific work will continue its dynamic development. In the near future, we plan to:
Expand participation in grant-funded scientific projects;
Increase the number of publications in international scientific journals (Web of Science / Scopus);
Develop interdisciplinary research at the intersection of linguistics, cognitive science, and digital technologies;
Activate the research work of students and Master's students;
Expand international scientific cooperation and academic mobility.