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About MLLE

Transformative Language Education

Welcome to the Research Center for Media Literacy in Language Education. Our mission is to empower Kazakh youth with media literacy as a vital socialization and intercultural communication tool. By merging language learning and media education, we foster critical thinking, resilience, and cultural understanding, essential for thriving in a globalized world.

Media literacy in language education

Research Center

Team

Dr. Perizat Yelubayeva

Dr. Perizat Yelubayeva

Director and Chief Researcher

Dr. Yelubayeva is a seasoned educator and researcher specializing in language education. With over 25 years of experience in the field, she has led numerous research focused on creating teaching resources. Her current research centers on empowering Kazakh youth through media literacy as a tool for socialization and intercultural communication.

PhD Sholpan Kudyarova

PhD Sholpan Kudyarova

Lead Researcher

Dr. Sholpan Kudyarova specializes in integrating media literacy within Kazakh language education. She is passionate about promoting cultural relevance in education and developing resources that bridge media literacy and language learning for Kazakh-speaking youth.

Dr. Azima Khamidova

Dr. Azima Khamidova

Lead Researcher

Dr. Azima Khamidova is a leading media literacy and Russian language education researcher. She is dedicated to creating tools and resources that enable Russian-speaking students to navigate media critically and thoughtfully.

PhD Gulzat Berkinbayeva

PhD Gulzat Berkinbayeva

Lead Researcher

Dr. Berkinbayeva is an esteemed language education expert with extensive experience in curriculum design and instructional strategies for diverse learning environments.

Dr. Galiya Kulzhanbekova

Dr. Galiya Kulzhanbekova

Lead Researcher

Dr. Galiya Kulzhanbekova is an expert in language education and media literacy, focusing on English language content. Her research addresses how media literacy can enhance language proficiency and critical thinking in English education.

Mrs. Zhanargul Gabdullina

Mrs. Zhanargul Gabdullina

Researcher

Mrs. Gabdullina is an expert in media studies with a background in applied linguistics. She works on developing curriculum models that incorporate digital media literacy into language instruction.

Learning

Courses

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Kazakh Language

Professional Kazakh Language and Media Literacy

Passionate about Language Education, Our Experienced Instructors Bring a Wealth of Expertise to the Classroom

Trainer Photo Dr. Kudyarova
English for Media Literacy

English for Media Literacy

Unlock Your Full Potential with Our Transformative Language Courses. Immerse Yourself in a Dynamic, Multimedia-Rich Curriculum That Develops Your Communication.

Trainer Photo Dr. Kulzhanbekova
Russian Language

Russian Language and Media Literacy

Passionate about Language Education, Our Experienced Instructors Bring a Wealth of Expertise to the Classroom

Trainer Photo Dr. Azima Khamidova
New Course

Media Literate English for Pre-Service Teachers

Develop critical English and media literacy skills through authentic media, intercultural analysis, source evaluation, and media-based teaching tasks.

Mrs. Zhanargul Gabdullina Zhanargul Gabdullina
Dr. Perizat Yelubayeva Dr. Yelubayeva Perizat

Activities

Events

Discover Our Recent Events and Key Initiatives in Media Literacy and Language Education.

Meeting with Fondazione Media Literacy (Rome, Italy)

19 December 2024

Meeting with Fondazione Media Literacy (Rome, Italy)

A meeting to exchange experience and discuss joint initiatives in critical thinking and digital literacy.

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International Media Literacy Seminar at Ostia School, Rome

12 June 2024

International Media Literacy Seminar at Ostia School, Rome

A seminar for high school students focused on media literacy, disinformation and digital ethics.

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Winter School at M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University

6–11 January 2025

Winter School for Teaching Staff at M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University

A seminar on modern trends in education and the role of media literacy in digital transformation.

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Winter School at Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University

13–17 January 2025

Winter School for Teaching Staff at Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University

A workshop on integrating media literacy into education, critical thinking and information verification.

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Professional Development

Teaching Languages Through the Lens of Media Literacy and Digital Culture

72 hours

The program develops language-teaching skills for the digital age, with a focus on media literacy, innovative methods, critical analysis of media texts, digital tools, and resilience to misinformation.

The programme was developed within scientific project AP19680048 on integrating language and media education for media literacy development among Kazakhstani youth.

Get in Touch

Contact us

Feel free to reach out to us via email, phone, or by visiting our office at the address below.

media.language.education@gmail.com +7 (775) 888 37 67
Al-Farabi Avenue, 71, Almaty, Kazakhstan