Department of Political Science

Head of Department – Saidov Sanjar Shavkatovich

Tel: +998914229774
E-mail: s.saidov.uz@gmail.com

The Department of Political Science was established on September 4, 2024, by decree No. ....

There are 21 professors and lecturers working at the Department of Political Science, including 13 on the main staff, 2 internal substitutes, and 7 external substitutes. The department consists of 5 Doctor of Sciences (DSc), 9 PhDs, 3 professors, and 7 associate professors. The overall scientific potential of the department is 68%, and the average age of the teaching staff is 39 years.

The head of the department, Doctor of Political Science (DSc), Associate Professor Sanjar Shavkatovich Saidov, was born on November 15, 1985, in Khorezm region. He is a recipient of the "30th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan" medal. He is a member of the Uzbekistan Social Democratic Party. He is the author of the educational manuals "Civil Society (Formation and Development of Civil Society Institutions in Uzbekistan)" and "Public Service and Personnel Management," as well as the academic-methodological guide "Introduction to Political Science (in tables and diagrams)."

The department professors Saidov Sanjar Shavkatovich and Agabayev Sharaf Kuranbay have completed professional retraining courses in Political Science at  Professional Development Center of National university of Uzbekistan. Agabayev Sh.K. is the author of the educational manual "Globalization and Sustainable Development" and the monograph "Social Stability and Political Tolerance of Youth." Muitov Davron Sobirovich has completed retraining courses in Geopolitics and World Politics at  Professional Development Center of National university of Uzbekistan . Muitov D.S. is the author of the educational-methodological manual "Journalistic Analysis of Geopolitical Issues."

Furthermore, the department's professors regularly publish scientific articles in local and international academic journals listed in the OAK (Higher Attestation Commission) registry, including high-impact factor journals in Web of Science and Scopus. They also present theses at national and international scientific-practical conferences. Notably, M. Maxmanazarova's article "Inclusion as a Social Phenomenon in World History and Modern Uzbekistan" was published in the "UzMU (National university of Uzbekistan) News" journal, and "Reducing the Consequences of Climate Change: An International and Local Experience" was published in the "American Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Research." Sh. Jo'rayeva’s thesis on "Inventory of Plastic Waste in Uzbekistan: Results, Problems, and Recommendations" was presented at the "International Scientific Innovation Research Conference" (Italy). Other publications include F. Davronova's article on "The Role of Women in Enhancing Science and Spiritual-Educational Development" and M. Nizamova’s thesis on "Vocational Orientation of Students in the Conditions of Digital Transformation."

The Department of Political Science is part of the Faculty of International Journalism at the Uzbekistan National University of Journalism and Social Sciences (USWLU). The department offers courses such as "Introduction to Political Science," "History of Political Doctrines," "Political Culture, Ideology, and Anthropology," "Comparative Constitutions," "Theory of State and Law," "Constitutional Law," "Public Service and Personnel Management," "Applied Political Science," "Political Sociology," "Cratology," "Partology," "Geopolitics," "Fundamentals of Civil Society," "State Policy for Youth in Uzbekistan," "Political Technologies," "World Politics," "Sociology of Public Opinion," "History of Sociology," "General Sociology," "Sociology of Family and Gender," "Ethics and Image of Public Servants," "Social Policy," "Social Statistics," "Labor and Employment Sociology," "Methodology, Methods, and Techniques of Sociological Research," "Sociology of Education," "Sociology of Personality and Deviant Behavior," "Fundamentals of Diplomacy," "History of International Relations," "Legal Aspects of Uzbekistan's Foreign Policy," "Theory of International Relations," "Political Psychology," "International Regional Studies," "Diplomatic Negotiations," "Diplomatic Service, Protocol, and Etiquette," and "International Law."

The main activities of the department include:

• Preparing highly qualified competitive specialists who meet the moral and ethical standards of developed democratic countries.

• Regularly comparing and improving the department's educational standards and curricula with those of developed foreign countries.

• Developing and approving curricula, as well as providing feedback on programs created by similar departments.

• Preparing and publishing textbooks, educational materials, and guides, ensuring the quality of education.

• Supervising student internships, research projects, and graduation theses, including guiding independent and scientific research work.

• Implementing student performance ratings and organizing extracurricular activities.

• Selecting talented students and preparing them for national and international academic competitions, including the "President’s Scholarship" and others.

• Organizing scientific clubs for students such as "Consensus," "Young Political Leaders," and "Socius."

Moreover, the department works with various international organizations. For instance, in December of the previous year, a lecture titled "Sinology in Kazakhstan in the Context of Kazakhstan-China Relations" was delivered by Professor Erkin Ulanovich Baydarov, Chief Scientist of the R.B. Suleymenov Institute of Oriental Studies (Kazakhstan). Additionally, the "U-report" lecture was held in collaboration with UNICEF.

To enrich students' extracurricular life, the department regularly organizes excursions and cultural events. These include visits to the Abdulla Qodiriy House Museum, the "Islam Karimov Scientific and Educational Complex," the "Ulugbek" Foundation for Supporting Talented Youth, and the "Hazrati Imam Complex."