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More than 300 enthusiastic young learners from schools across the North Kazakhstan region and Petropavl gathered at Kozybayev University for the Language Olympiad. This long-standing event, organized by the Institute of Language and Literature for more than 20 years serves the noble purpose of recognizing and nurturing students with a keen passion for languages, have creative abilities and an interest in research activities. 10th and 11th grade participants from gymnasiums and lyceums engage in competitions including Literature, Kazakh, English, Russian, German, and French.
The Olympiad is organized in two stages, testing students' proficiency in reading, listening, speaking, and essay writing, followed by an examination of lexical and grammatical skills. Literary tasks contained analysis of provided texts and the adept ability to engage in dialogues inspired by them. Also, within the framework of the event, a presentation of the university's philological educational programs and a creative competition "Lingua Show" are held among participants.
Reflecting on the event's impact, Elena Sabieva, Director of the Institute of Language and Literature, shares: "Approximately 35% of our Olympiad participants, schoolchildren from the 10th to the 11th grade, pursue further studies at our institute and eventually becoming valued members of our academic community. Notably, we recently introduced a new specialization in philology, whose graduates proficient in Kazakh, Russian, and Turkish languages. We are waiting for aspiring linguists!"
Beyond its role as an intellectual hub, the Olympiad serves as a dialogue platform for educators across the region to exchange experiences and discuss relevant pedagogical issues. Seminars delve into crucial topics such as "Fostering professional competencies to educate competitive graduates", and roundtable discussions with stakeholders for enhancing university-employer collaboration to ensure the delivery of high-quality education.
More than 300 enthusiastic young learners from schools across the North Kazakhstan region and Petropavlovsk recently converged at Kozybayev University for the Language Olympiad. This long-standing event, organized by the Institute of Language and Literature for over two decades, serves the noble purpose of recognizing and nurturing students with a keen passion for languages, creative flair, and a penchant for scholarly inquiry. Participants, hailing from various secondary schools, gymnasiums, and lyceums, engage in spirited competitions encompassing literature, Kazakh, English, Russian, German, and French.
The Olympiad unfolds in two stages, testing students' proficiency in reading, listening, speaking, and essay writing, followed by a rigorous examination of lexical and grammatical prowess. Literary tasks entail insightful analysis of provided texts and the adept ability to engage in dialogues inspired by them. Complementing the academic challenges are presentations showcasing the university's philological educational programs and a vibrant creative competition titled "Lingua Show," designed to ignite imaginative expression among participants.
Reflecting on the event's impact, Elena Sabieva, Director of the Institute of Language and Literature, shares, "Approximately 35% of our Olympiad participants pursue further studies at our institute, with many transitioning seamlessly from the 10th to the 11th grade and eventually becoming valued members of our academic community. Notably, we recently introduced an enticing specialization in philology, grooming graduates proficient in Kazakh, Russian, and Turkish languages. We eagerly await the next cohort of aspiring linguists!"
Beyond its role as a hub of intellectual competition, the Olympiad serves as a fertile ground for educators across the region to exchange insights and address pertinent pedagogical concerns. Seminars delve into crucial topics such as "Fostering Professional Competencies to Cultivate Competitive Graduates," while roundtable discussions explore avenues for enhancing university-employer collaboration to ensure the delivery of high-quality education.