Faculty of Social-Humanitarian Sciences

Department of Philosophy and Sociology

The Department of Philosophy and Sociology is one of the departments at the Faculty of Social-Humanitarian sciences, and is a young team of scholars engaged in both educational and research activities in philosophical and social aspects. Department staff are involved in the implementation of undergraduate educational programs at the faculty, as well as in other structural units of the university, thereby ensuring inter-faculty interaction in the implementation of university educational activities.

Subjects offered by the department:

General professional disciplines

·        Academic Writing Skills (5 credits)  

·        Introduction to Anthropology (5 credits)

·        Ethics (5 credits)

·        Aesthetics (5 credits)

·        Philosophy (10 credits)

          Disciplines in the specialty

·        Ancient Greek Philosophy (5 credits)

·        Hellenistic and Greek Philosophy (5 credits)

·        Logic (5 credits)

·        Ancient Eastern Philosophy (5 credits)

·        Science, Technology and Society (4 credits)

·        Metaphysics (5 credits)

·        Epistemology (5 credits)

·        Philosophy and Science of Islamic World (4 credits)

·        Women Philosophers (5 credits)

·        World Philosophies (5 credits)

·        Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy (4 credits)

·        Philosophy of Education (6 credits)

·        Contemporary Philosophy (5 credits)

·        Modern Philosophy (12 credits)

·        Philosophy of Health and Medicine (5 credits)

·        Sociology (5 credits)

·        History of Sociological Thought (5 credits)

·        Sociology of Religion (4 credits)

·        Sociology of Family and Childhood (5 credits)

·        Sociology of Deviance and Social Control (4 credits)

·        Human Geography (4 credits)

·        Social Theory (10 credits)

·        Sociology of Agriculture and Food (4 credits)

·        Social Research Methods (11 credits)

·        Cultural Sociology (4 credits)

·        Political Sociology (4 credits)

·        Sociology of Education (4 credits)

·        Sociology of Social Conflict (4 credits)

·        Sociology of Medicine, Health, and Illness (4 credits)

·        Sociology of Sport (4 credits)

General and Special elective courses

·        Total (40 credits)

The purpose of the undergraduate programs (Philosophy and Sociology) is to develop knowledge and skills, preparing students for a career in social sciences fields. This is achieved through required courses gaining experience via an internship and research skills by completing a bachelor’s thesis at the end of studies.

The department provides the following qualifications framework (skills and competence) for its graduates:

•        Clear and analytical thinking;

•        Persuasive writing and speaking;

•        Innovative questioning and effective reasoning;

•        Analytical thinking skills;

•        Communication skills;

•        Critical thinking skills;

•        Persuasive argumentation

•        Apply methods of inquiry, evaluate arguments, and draw conclusions in social sciences;

•        Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts and ideas in a specific topical area;

•        Demonstrate understanding of the methods that produce knowledge in the related fields;

•        Use information technologies to conduct research.       

The staff of the Philosophy and Sociology Department regularly improve their qualifications, participate in national and international conferences, and submit applications for competitions of scientific projects, organize various events, publish in scientific journals, and actively cooperate with other departments.

The teaching staff of the department successfully combines teaching activities with creative and scientific work in the relative fields. The results of this work are reflected in the publication of textbooks and teaching aids, publication of articles in local and international publications, participation in scientific symposia and conferences.

Department of Journalism

The Department of Journalism is one of the  departments at the Faculty of Social-Humanitarian Sciences and is a young team of scholars engaged in both educational and research activities in journalism major. Department staff are involved in the implementation of undergraduate educational programs at the faculty, as well as in other structural units of the university, thereby ensuring inter-faculty interaction in the implementation of university educational activities.

Subjects offered by the department:

          General mathematical and exact-natural discipline

·        Web design for journalists (5 credits)        

General professional disciplines

·        Introduction to Communication (14 credits)       

·        Turkmen Language (9 credits)

·        Turkmen Literature and Creativity (9 credits)

·        History of Journalism (5 credits)

·        Intercultural Communication (5 credits)

·        Advertisement and Marketing (4 credits)

·        Academic Writing Skills for Journalism Major (4 credits)

          Disciplines in the specialty

·        Fundamentals of Writing Article and News (8 credits)

·        Internet Journalism (7 credits)

·        Mass Media Studies (5 credits)

·        Theory of Communication (5 credits)

·        Visual Journalism (5 credits)

·        Diction and Effective Speech (4 credits)

·        Public Relations (6 credits)

·        Mass Media Design (5 credits)

·        Photojournalism (5 credits)

·        Movie Industry (5 credits)

·        Mass Media Management (5 credits)

·        Advancement of Turkmen Journalism (5 credits)

·        Mass Media Economy and Policy (4 credits)

·        Media Marketing and Business (4 credits)

·        Sport Journalism (4 credits)

General and Special elective courses

·        Total (30 credits)

The department encourages its students to actively engage in extracurricular activities and supports the activities of – the “Acta Diurna Club” – a student run journalism club. Journalists Club was set up on 13th of February 2021. The main purpose of Club is to deepen knowledge in journalism field. To stimulate and encourage journalism professionalism through educational activities. The Club has its own charter and members. Besides our students, take active participations in various scientific competitions both at the national and international levels. The department organizes for its students meetings with the representatives of mass media agencies and other government bodies on a regular basis. Faculty members and students publish their research regularly in top journals of the country.

Activities of “Acta Diurna Club”. 

•        Training courses «Ways to write news and articles to the Turkmen media»

•        English and Russian Speaking Clubs

•        Workshop «What should be a modern journalist be like?»

•        New Year Book Fair     

The purpose of the undergraduate programs (Journalism) is to develop knowledge and skills, preparing students for a career in social sciences fields. This is achieved through required courses gaining experience via an internship and research skills by completing a bachelor’s thesis at the end of studies.

The department provides the following qualifications framework (skills and competence) for its graduates:

•        Communication;

•        Attention to detail;

•        Persistence;

•        Research skills;

•        Digital literacy;

•        Logical reasoning and objectivity;

•        Investigative reporting;

•        Problem-solving skills;

•        Ethical journalism skills;

•        Journalism knowledge;

Apply methods of inquiry, evaluate arguments, and draw conclusions in social sciences;

Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts and ideas in a specific topical area;

Use information technologies to conduct research.

The staff of the Journalism Department regularly improve their qualifications, participate in national and international conferences, and submit applications for competitions of scientific projects, organize various events, publish in scientific journals, and actively cooperate with other departments.

The teaching staff of the department successfully combines teaching activities with creative and scientific work in the field of international law. The results of this work are reflected in the publication of textbooks and teaching aids, publication of articles in local and international publications, participation in scientific symposia and conferences.

In 2014 the Department of Social Sciences was created as a separate structure of the Faculty of Social-Humanitarian Sciences.

 The educational courses of the department are delivered in English. Department of Social Sciences is involved in delivering courses to all students of the University.

 Currently, the department carries out educational, methodological and research work in the areas of training and academic disciplines, determined by the Turkmen State Educational Standards.

Disciplines assigned to the Department of Social Sciences for the academic year:

·         History of Turkmenistan;

·         Contemporary Turkmen Society;

·         World history;

·         Political Science;

·         Teaching methods;

·         Pedagogy;

·         Psychology

 The main goal of department is to facilitate inter-disciplinary research in social sciences. Department has a strong position in Social Sciences and specializing in various fields of Political Science, Psychology, History of Turkmenistan, World History. Instructors of the Department actively participate in university-level, national, and international contests and scientific events.

In 2014 the Department of Physical Education was created as a separate structure of the Faculty of Social-Humanitarian Sciences.

Department of Physical Education is involved in delivering courses to all students of the University. The main goal of the Department is to increase physical awareness among the younger generation.

Physical education classes helps students to become more aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The students can retain a higher level of knowledge because of the overall health. This knowledge promotes them to make wise decisions concerning their health and wellbeing.