An Event within the Framework of the "Reading Nation" Project was Held at the Department of the Middle East and South Asia

On October 5, the Department of the Middle East and South Asia of the Faculty of Oriental Studies hosted a meeting with translator Chingiz Abdiraiym. The event was held within the framework of the "Reading Nation" project and aligned with the 4th SDG goal, "Quality Education". Chingiz Abdiraiym graduated with a Master's degree in Iranian Studies from the Faculty of Oriental Studies in 2024 and currently works at the "Otbasy Khrestomatiyasy" publishing house.

The translator introduced the students to new books being published by "Otbasy Khrestomatiyasy" and provided a comprehensive overview of how the publishing house selects books for translation, as well as the specific methods used during the translation process. In the next part of the event, he answered questions raised by lecturers and students.

The purpose of this event was to cultivate a reading culture among students, develop their critical and analytical thinking skills, and enhance their ability to evaluate literature.

The event was attended by the faculty members and students of the department.

Prepared by: A.J. Boranbaeva