Department of Philology and Practical Linguistics

Education

• 1988-1993 Kostanay State University. Qualification - Teacher of German and Kazakh languages.
• 2013-2015 Kostanay State University named after A. Baitursynov, specialty 6M020500 – Philology.

Subjects taught

• Russian language
• Academic Business writing
• Kazakh language

Work experience

• 1987-1988 Teacher of German at the Karaterek 8-year school.
• 1993-2013 Senior lecturer of the Department of Practical Kazakh Language of Kostanay State University named after Akhmet Baitursynov;
• 2013-2015 Senior lecturer of the Akimat of Kostanay region of the Department of Language Development "Regional Language Learning Center";
• 2015-2018 Chief Specialist of the Department of Science and Postgraduate Education of Kostanay State University named after Akhmet Baitursynov;
• 2015-2018 Editor of a multidisciplinary scientific journal. "3i: intellect, idea, innovation – intelligence, idea, innovation" of the Akhmet Baitursynov KSU; Secretary of the Scientific Council of the Akhmet Baitursynov KSU;
• 2018 Deputy Head of the Center of IC TVT/SPS-Head of the translation agency of RSE "KazInSt", Astana.
• 2018-2021 Chief Specialist of the Educational and Methodological Department of Kostanay State University named after Akhmet Baitursynov;
• 2021 - till present Senior lecturer of the Department of Practical Linguistics, NAO "Qostanay Regional University named after A. Baitursynov".

Certificates of professional development

• “Methodology for Teaching the Functional-Semantic Paradigms of the Kazakh Language.” Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, July 10–20, 2023. 72 hours, certificate.
• “Challenges in Teaching Kazakh through Technology: From Theory to Practice.” Sh. Shayakhmetov Til-Qazyna National Scientific and Practical Centre, Non-Profit Joint-Stock Company, Astana, March 28–29, 2024. Certificate.
• “Improving the Model for Training Future Professionals in Multilingual Education.” Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, April 1–12, 2024. 72 hours, certificate.
• “A Practical Model for Implementing Integrated Inclusive Higher Professional Education.” Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University, June 5–24, 2024. 72 hours, certificate.
• “The Relationship between Language, Society and Culture: Key Concepts and Theories.” Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University and Dokuz Eylül University, Türkiye. 72 hours, certificate, 2024.
• “Historical and Philological Aspects of Turkological Research at the Institute of Turkic World Studies.” Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University and Ege University, Türkiye. 72 hours, certificate, 2024.
• “Baitursynov Readings – 2024,” on the theme “The Concept for the Development of Higher Education and Science in Kazakhstan: A Foundation for Human Capital Growth and Innovation.” Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University, Non-Profit Joint-Stock Company. Certificate.
• “Developing Functional Literacy in Russian Language and Literature Classes.” Chelyabinsk State Institute of Culture, Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education, Chelyabinsk. Certificate of completion, 2024.
• “Artificial Intelligence in Education.” Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University. 72 hours, certificate, 2025.
• “Teaching Kazakh Using Digital Technologies: Methodology and Innovation.” Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty. 72 hours, certificate, 2026.

Awards and prizes

• Letter of Appreciation for serving as a judge in the “Қазақшаңыз қалай?” (“How’s Your Kazakh?”) intellectual competition. Language Training Centre, A. Baitursynov Kostanay Regional University, 2022.

Professional Service Activities

• Head of Teaching and Methodological Work, Department of Philology and Practical Linguistics.

Training manuals

• Berkenova, B. B., & Irgizbayeva, K. B. Russian Language with Elements of Critical Thinking (B2 Level). Teaching Guide. Akhmet Baitursynov Kostanay State University, 2020. Teaching and Methodological Council, Minutes No. 2, December 14, 2020. 7.3.
• Berkenova, B. B., & Irgizbayeva, K. B. Russian Language with Elements of Critical Thinking (B2 Level). Teaching Guide. Akhmet Baitursynov Kostanay State University, 2020. Teaching and Methodological Council, Minutes No. 2, December 14, 2020. 7.3.

Publications

• Irgizbayeva, K. B. “The Use of Kazakh and Russian Proverbs and Sayings in Our Speech.” Proceedings of the 8th International Student Scientific and Practical Conference Understanding the World through Language: Country, History, Culture, 2023.
• Irgizbayeva, K. B. “Using Proverbs and Sayings to Teach Kazakh in Russian-Speaking Groups.” Priority Areas of Higher Education in the Republic of Kazakhstan. INNOVA – 2024. Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University, Non-Profit Joint-Stock Company, 2024.
• Irgizbayeva, K. B. “The Language Question in Kazakhstan.” International Scientific and Practical Conference Understanding the World through Language: Country, History, Culture. Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University, 2024.
• Irgizbayeva, K. B. “The Emotional and Expressive Nature of Phraseological Units (Based on the Works of M. Magauin).” International Scientific and Practical Conference Baitursynuly Readings – 2024: The Concept for the Development of Higher Education and Science in Kazakhstan — A Foundation for Human Capital Growth and Innovation, 2024.
• Irgizbayeva, K. B. “A Methodological Model for Learning the Meanings of Proverbs and Sayings in Kazakh Language Classes Using Artificial Intelligence.” 11th International Student Scientific and Practical Conference Understanding the World through Language: Country, History, Culture. Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University, 2026.
• Irgizbayeva, K. B. “Ethnic Culture from a Linguistic Perspective.” 11th International Student Scientific and Practical Conference Understanding the World through Language: Country, History, Culture, 2026.