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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Linguistics is the study of language: old, new, everyday, special, spoken, or written language. The principal goal of the Linguistics Program is to train undergraduate students in Linguistic Theory, Phonetics, and English Language Skills. Since it is not taught in high school, most undergraduates only "discover" linguistics after they come to university. Some are intrigued by the prospect of discovering formal rules to model a complex form of behavior like language; others are interested in the relationship of natural languages to other symbolic systems; still others are curious about similarities and differences they have noticed among individual languages. In exploring these and similar topics, students of linguistics not only learn a great deal about a fascinating field; they also master a variety of conceptual and empirical techniques that stand them in good stead after graduation. The Department understands that undergraduates are interested in linguistics for a variety of reasons. Some plan to go on to professional work in the field of pedagogy or linguistics, or as an interpreter - translator and some see a concentration in Linguistics as interesting and valuable intellectually, but do not base their future vocational plans upon it.

Many students who are curious about linguistics but who have never taken a linguistics course assume that it is chiefly a subject for people with an extensive background in foreign languages. This is incorrect. While it is true that some kinds of linguistics need to have active control of a variety of languages, the overriding fact is that linguistics and language learning are completely separate pursuits. People who are "good at languages" are not always good at linguistics, and vice versa; many of the world's most successful professional linguists are fluent only in their native language.

The Department has kept all of these considerations in mind in designing its course offerings and requirements.

The courses offered by the Department of Linguistics reflect the extraordinary diversity of the field. The emphases are on linguistic theory and the cognitive aspects related to language.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Only students with high school diplomas or certificates are eligible to sit for admission exams for the Bachelor’s program.

Citizens of all countries are welcome to apply. IUCA offers equal educational opportunity regardless of race, religion, gender, color or national origin.

Entrance exams are conducted through written exams and oral interview.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• All students must complete General Education requirements.
• They must complete 192 Credit/hours.
• All students must complete the Requirements of the program in order to meet the standards established by IUCA.
• All students must complete Requirements of the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic for the State Diploma.
• The language of instruction is English.

Students have a choice in Electives.

FACULTY

PROGRAM CHAIR

Tatyana Nikolaevna Dubina, Assistant Professor. Mrs.Dubina graduated from Kyrgyz State University in the Foreign Languages Department.

Her courses include English Grammar, English Language Skills, and Phonetics.

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Camilla Duishebaevna Sharshekeeva, Professor, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Minister of Education and Culture of Kyrgyzstan in 2001-2002, Acting Rector of IUCA. Professor Sharshekeeva graduated from the Moscow Institute of Foreign Languages.

Her courses include English Vocabulary Improvement, Phonetics, Leadership, and Public Speaking.

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Irina Anatolievna NizovskayaProfessor, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor of Russian Language and Literature. Professor Nizovskaya graduated from Kyrgyz State University.

Her courses include Literature and Critical Skills.

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Dane DeVeau holds the Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho. He has practiced law in the United States from 1997 until 2005. He teaches the following courses at IUCA: International Law, Ecology, US Government, and English Language Skills.E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Alyona Eugenievna Maksakova, Assistant Professor. Mrs. Maksakova graduated from the American University - Central Asia with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in British-American Studies.

Her courses include English Conversation, English Grammar, and Composition.

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Galina Vladimirovna Chaganova, Assistant Professor. Mrs. Chaganova graduated from Kyrgyz State University in the Department of Romance-Germanic Philology, with an emphasis in language and literature studies

Her courses include English Writing Skills, English Grammar, and Composition.

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Anargul Akimbekovna Djumabaeva, Assistant Professor. Mrs.Djumabaeva graduated from Kyrgyz State University in the Department of Foreign Languages.

Her courses include English Listening Comprehension and English Grammar.

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Iraida Yakovlevna Moskvicheva, Assistant Professor. Mrs. Moskvicheva graduated from Kyrgyz State University in the Department of Foreign Languages. She has also completed a TESL program at the University of Hawaii.

Her courses include English Grammar.

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GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

Students are responsible for timely registration and completion of curriculum and program requirements based on the policies of the university. Students have to complete a total of 192 credits for graduation. Students who have not earned enough credits must repeat all required courses that they have failed.

All freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors are expected to meet with their advisors to register for the year, to work out a plan of study for the following year, and to track progress on the previous year’s requirements, including all prerequisites toward the completion of a degree. In addition, sophomores are expected to declare their minors, if they wish to have one, by the end of the year.

Second-, third- and fourth-year students are mostly free to construct their own program of study, subject to the General Education requirements and the Linguistics Program requirements. Students are responsible for making sure they meet all university and departmental requirements. Students remain free to take the courses in the order they see fit, assuming they have fulfilled the prerequisites for the courses they plan to take. However, consulting with their advisors on this is strongly recommended.

Attendance at all classes is expected at IUCA. In cases of multiple absences without reasonable cause, a student may be refused permission to take the course exam and given a grade of “X.”

The University has developed general regulations on academic conduct which encourage every student to exercise the freedom to learn with academic honesty and integrity, and without cheating, plagiarism or dishonesty of any kind.

SUGGESTED COURSES OF STUDY

To earn a Bachelor’s Degree from IUCA, a student must earn 72 credits of general education courses, 72 credits of specialty courses, and 48 credits from elective courses.

General Education

Courses - Kyrgyz , Russian , Philosophy, History and others – help to produce knowledgeable, articulate and self – educating people.

Courses suggested by IUCA are very important in everyday life. They are Critical Skills, Public Speaking, Leadership and Management. In these courses students acquire critical thinking skills, ability to analyze complex material and be ready to use this ability in their professional life, and thus to be real leaders.

Courses of Specialization:

English Literature, Linguistics, Historical Linguistics, Theoretical Phonetics, Theoretical Grammar, Lexicology, Stylistics, English Composition -1 and 2 and others, are aimed at improving the students’ competence in English. They are going to be consistently subject to special exercises on vocabulary, reading, listening, speaking and writing. Besides traditional written assignments the students will be involved in essay writing. This course is compulsory for the students. It is aimed to prepare students to further successful education.

CURRICULUM:

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Practical English 3 credits

Practical Phonetics 3 credits

Practical Grammar 3 credits

Russian Practical 3 credits

Kyrgyz Practical 3 credits

Mathematics 3 credits

Intro to Computer 3 credits

Intro to Linguistics -1 3 credits

Latin - 1 3 credits

Spring Semester

Practical Phonetics 1.5 credits

Practical Grammar 3 credits

Russian Practical 3 credits

Kyrgyz Practical 3 credits

Intro to Linguistics-2 3 credits

Latin - 2 3 credits

English Composition -1 3 credits

Critical Skills 3 credits

Literature 3 credits

Electives

Music 0 credits

Sociology 3 credits

Culture Studies -1, 2 3 credits

Etiquette 1.5 credits

Foreign Language – 2 3 credits

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Practical Phonetics 3 credits

Practical Grammar 3 credits

English Composition -2 3 credits

Kyrgyz Practical 3 credits

Russian Modern 3 credits

Ecology 3 credits

Scientific Concepts 3 credits

Philosophy 3 credits

World Literature 3 credits

Sports 0 credits

Contemporary Theory of Law 3 credits

Spring Semester

Practical Phonetics 1.5 credits

Practical Grammar 3 credits

Russian Modern 3 credits

Kyrgyz Practical 3 credits

Sports 0 credits

Economics 1.5 credits

Electives

Geography 3 credits

Psychology 3 credits

History of Religion 3 credits

Foreign Language – 2 3 credits

Summer Internship

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Theoretical Phonetics 1.5 credits

Theoretical Grammar 3 credits

Lexicology 3 credits

Historical Linguistics 1.5 credits

Research Methods 3 credits

Kyrgyz Literature 3 credits

Spring Semester

Pedagogy 3 credits

Teaching Methods 3 credits

Kyrgyz Composition 3 credits

Stylistics 1.5 credits

Electives

Public Speaking 3 credits

Linguistics Information Systems 1.5 credits

Social Linguistics 1.5 credits

Foreign Language – 2 3 credits

Summer Internship

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Theory of Translation 3 credits

Regional Study related to

the 2nd language 3 credits

History of Kyrgyzstan 3 credits

Spring Semester

Theory of Translation 3 credits

Simultaneous Translation 3 credits

General Linguistics 3 credits

Final State Attestation

Electives

Leadership & Management 3 credits

Foreign Language – 2 3 credits

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students graduating from the Linguistics program must

• complete a minimum of 192 credit hours:

72 credits General Education requirements

72 credits Courses of Specialization

48 credits Electives, which can be taken within or outside the Linguistics Program

• have 21 credits of Second Foreign Language

• have a minimum of 42 credits in course that are taught in English (not including courses that teach English as a foreign language)

• have an internship as required by their major

• pass state examinations:

1) TOEFL examination with a score of 550

2) an examination in Kyrgyz History

3) complete a Senior thesis

(and if not defending a thesis, students must pass the state complex exam on Linguistics)

• complete the Linguistics required courses with a “C- “or better

Final exam grades are included in the transcript of the American-style diploma and the Kyrgyz State diploma. The evaluation and grading criteria for the final State Attestation (state exams, qualification papers, and thesis) are defined by the Program Chair, approved by the IUCA Curriculum Committee.

Two diplomas may be conferred upon IUCA graduates, an American-style Bachelor of Arts diploma and a Kyrgyz State Diploma.

ACADEMIC MINORS

The Linguistics department offers a minor degree for students of other departments interested in acquiring background in a linguistics program. In order to enroll in a Minor in the Program, a student must obtain permission from the Chair of his or her major program and the Chair of the minor program. The student must also fulfill all of the required conditions for the LNG Program. A minimum of 39 credits from the LNG Program is required for a minor. A student must earn a “C” grade or higher for a course to be counted as a credit toward the minor. A GPA of 2.8 or better is required to enroll in a Minor.

A student who has completed all of the requirements of the minor and successfully passed the final examination (see GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS) will be issued a special attachment to his or her Kyrgyz state diploma indicating the minor. A corresponding entry will be made on the student’s American-style diploma.