Open Seminar on “The Development of Enlightenment and Political Thought in Kazakhstan”

On October 13, 2026, Tabigat Serikkyzy, a second-year master's student enrolled in the Political Science program, conducted an open seminar for second-year undergraduate students as part of her teaching practice. The seminar was held as part of the course “Political Thought in Kazakhstan” and focused on the topic “The Development of Enlightenment and Political Thought in Kazakhstan (Second Half of the 19th Century).”

The objective of the seminar was to deepen students' understanding of the emergence and development of Enlightenment and political thought in Kazakhstan, encourage the analysis of the socio-political ideas of Kazakh intellectuals, and foster critical thinking skills.

During the seminar, students explored the socio-political views of prominent Kazakh thinkers, including Shokan Ualikhanov, Ybyrai Altynsarin, and Abai Kunanbayuly.

A variety of modern interactive teaching methods were employed throughout the session. Students actively participated in group activities, educational games, case study analyses, and discussions.

The seminar was designed to enhance students' intellectual engagement, strengthen their ability to analyze historical political ideas in relation to contemporary social processes, and develop their skills in applying theoretical knowledge to practical situations.

The session provided an engaging and collaborative learning environment, contributing to the development of students' analytical thinking and professional competencies.