History of the department
According to the order of the Education Ministry of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 347/2, June 7, 1971, the Department of Social Sciences and Language was opened at the Osh Evening Faculty.
In relation to the organization of the Osh Higher Technological College, it became the department of “Sociology and Humanitarian Education” in 1990. Since 1994, it has been named the Department of Philosophy and Social Sciences.
The departments of History and Philosophy merged and became the department of Social Sciences in 2002.
From 1997 to 2024, the following teachers defended their candidate and doctoral degrees:
- 2001 Tekenova S.Zh. – Candidate of Historical Sciences
- 2002 Ergeshbaeva R.Zh. Candidate of Philosophy
- 2002 Arapova E. B. – Candidate of Philosophical Sciences
- 2003 Mendibaev N. – Candidate of Sociological Sciences
- 2006 Kedeibaeva Zh.A. – Candidate of Philosophical Sciences
- 2009 Mamytov U.Zh. – Candidate of Historical Sciences
- 2010 Bekmurzaeva G.K. – Candidate of Historical Sciences
- 2010 Tobokalov Ch.B. – Candidate of Historical Sciences.
- 2010 Abdyrazakova Z.M. – Candidate of Historical Sciences
- 2012 Otambaev T.A. – Candidate of Historical Sciences
- 2015 Mendibaev N. – Doctor of Sociological Sciences
- 2019 Ydyrysov R.Zh. – Candidate of Historical Sciences
- 2024 Osmonov S.M. – Candidate of Historical Sciences
- 2024 Akmataliev A. – Doctor of Philosophy
- 2024 Tagaev B.A. – Candidate of Historical Sciences
Heads of the department:
- Abdyldaeva O. (1971-1972);
- Candidate of Historical Sciences Assoc. B. Eshmabetov (1973-1985)
- Candidate of Historical Sciences, Assoc. G.G. Galiulin (1985-1986)
- Candidate of Philosophical Sciences prof. E. Zhorobekova (1987-2001)
- Candidate of Historical Sciences Assoc. S.J. Tekenova (2001-2004)
- Candidate of Sociological Sciences, Associate Professor. N. Mendibaev (2004-2010)
- Doctor of Historical Sciences prof. Nurunbetov B.A. (2010-2017)
- Candidate of Historical Sciences Assoc. Mamytov U.Zh. (2017-2020)
- Candidate of Historical Sciences Assoc. Bekmurzaeva G.K. (from 2020)
Department is today
Since the formation of the department, along with targeted work to improve the theoretical, scientific and methodological level of social studies lessons, it has paid special attention to the practical consolidation of new innovative teaching methods in the educational process.
In order to improve the level of educational and research work, the department conducts theoretical and methodological seminars.
Teachers improve their professional skills through internships, postgraduate studies and special trainings.
From 1993-94 academic year the department has opened a 4-month course of preparation for a candidate’s dissertation in philosophy to meet the needs of teachers and graduate students.
Since 2001 the clubs “Rukhaniyat” and “Kaganat” have been functioning at the department in order to develop students’ theoretical knowledge in practice.
There are 5 candidates of sciences working at the department now.
The department employs 6 associate professors, 2 teachers.
Composition of the department
Bekmurzaeva Gulzhamal Koychubaevna – head of the department
Phone: +996222070872, gulzhamal.bekmurzayeva@bk.ru
Abdyrazakova Zaripa Matisakovna
Phone: +996772149051, +996550149051 zaripa.abdyrazkova@mail.ru
Tobakalov Cholponbai Bazarbaevich
Phone: +996555823489, +996708608054 tobakalov70@bk.ru.
Osmonov Satimbay Mamatovich
Phone: +996779168005 osmonov_6607@mail.ru
Kurbanova Aida Abdurasulovna
Phone: +996771166244, +996550170280 akurbanova02072011@gmail.com
Asilbek uulu Beknazar
Phone: +996551410797 asilbekulubeknazar107@gmail.com
Ydyrysov Ramis Zhumabekovich
Phone: +996777144124 presseoshtu@mail.ru