Academic Departments
"Theory and practice of translation" department
The Department of Translation Theory and Practice was established in 2022 and is the main department specializing in Chinese-English translation. The scientific direction of the department is to study practical and theoretical issues of translation theory. The department has 5 full-time professors, including 1 doctor of science professor, 1 Doctor of philosophy associate professor, 3 senior teachers. The main goal of the department is to train mature specialists in oral, written, simultaneous and artistic translation. The department teaches subjects such as Introduction to Translation, Intercultural Communication for Translators, Translation Theory, Translation Practice, Literary Translation, Scientific and Technical Translation, Simultaneous Translation. Also, since Chinese-English translation direction is new, subjects such as Chinese writing skills, Chinese listening and speaking skills are taught in the department. International conferences on translation studies are held at the department. In the near future, the department plans to cooperate with the Malta State University on student exchange and professional development.
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Gulnoza Odilova Komiljonovna
Head of Chair
Odilova Gulnoza Komiljonovna – Head of the Department of “Theory and Practice of Translation” Odilova Gulnoza Komiljonovna earned her Candidate of Sciences degree in 2011 and Doctor of Sciences degree in 2021, and holds the academic title of Professor. She has been serving as the Head of the Department of “Theory and Practice of Translation” at Kimyo International University in Tashkent since 2022. She delivers lectures and practical classes in the subjects “Practical Translation”, “Translation Studies”, “Fundamentals of Translation Studies”, and “Literary Translation” in both Uzbek and English. Odilova Gulnoza Komiljonovna is the author of more than 100 scientific-theoretical articles, 3 textbooks, 2 monographs, and numerous brochures. pany.
Abdurakhmonova Mokhira Abdukarim kizi
Associate Professor
Research interests: Literary theory, Uzbek literature, world literature. Scientific branch: 10.00.07 – "Literary Theory" Biography Since 2025, he has been working at the International University of Chemistry in Tashkent. Currently, he is working as an acting associate professor of the Department of “Theory and Practice of Translation” at the Tashkent International University of Chemistry. Bachelor of Arts in “Uzbek Language and Literature”, Master of Arts in Literary Studies, 10.00.07 – Doctor of Philosophy in Philological Sciences (PhD) in “Theory of Literature”. Author of several scientific articles.
Mohinakhon Khamidova Alisherovna
Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer at the Department of "Theory and Practice of Translation" Khamidova Mohinakhon Alisherovna is currently conducting independent research in the field of Comparative Linguistics and Contrastive Translation Studies (specialty 10.00.06). She has 15 years of experience in scientific and pedagogical activities. Since 2021, she has been working as a senior lecturer at the Department of "Theory and Practice of Translation" at Kimyo International University in Tashkent. Khamidova Mohinakhon Alisherovna delivers lectures and practical classes in both Uzbek and English in the following subjects: “Practical Translation,” “Translation Studies,” “Speech Culture,” and “Uzbek Creative Writing” She is the author of more than 30 scientific and theoretical articles.