Presentations by Visiting Scholars: Laziz Kudratov and Shakhzod Saydullaev of Uzbekistan

Hear about the projects these two visitors from Uzbekistan have been working on during their Spring Semester 2024 at ASU. 

Laziz Kudratov from Samarkand State Institute for Foreign Languages presents "Personal and Professional Development in the US." While at ASU, Laziz has been working with faculty mentor Chayada Pearson in Global Launch. 

Shakhzod Saydullaev from Tashkent State University of Economics presents, "Experience at ASU and Beyond." Shakhzod has been working with faculty mentor Margarita Pivovarova of the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College while at ASU.  

Laziz and Shakhzod are at ASU on the Faculty Development Program that was launched in Uzbekistan to enhance teaching skills and professional disciplinary expertise of faculty members. While on the FEP, fellows engage in curriculum development, explore alternative teaching methodologies, expand their knowledge in their fields of study, and gather new teaching materials and resources. 

The FEP program is funded by the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and is administered by American Councils for International Education. At ASU, Laziz and Shakhzod have been hosted by the Melikian Center: Russian, Eurasian, and East European Studies.