Undergraduate Core Curriculum Framework

Undergraduate Core Curriculum Framework (UCCF)

aBOUT UCCF

The UCCF was designed to create common curricular elements that unite to deliver a common educational experience to all NU students, leaving an indelible NU brand and ensuring all of our undergraduates develop the knowledge, skills and attributes that will position them for future success.

UCCF Aims

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Broaden the academic experience of NU undergraduate students

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Encourage the development of the NU Graduate Attributes, and inter- disciplinary thinking and skills through shared experiences

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Conform to the accreditation requirements of NU undergraduate fields of study

The Core Curriculum Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Core Curriculum, students will be able to:

Communicate fluently in the English Language
Demonstrate competence in the Kazakh Language
Describe and interpret major events in Kazakh and Kazakhstani history
Demonstrate knowledge of the natural and social sciences
Apply numerical and digital literacy skills
Apply skills in business, design and entrepreneurial thinking
Use research skills and methods to complete projects
Identify ethical and leadership issues and take appropriate actions

1. Communicate fluently in the English Language;5. Be fluent and nuanced communicators across languages and cultures;Writing and Communication courses. WCS 150 Rhetoric and Composition, and a 200-level Writing and Communication core course from a list of courses designed for a range of disciplines. The Writing Across the Curriculum Program will provide support for each program to incorporate writing intensive courses of their own design at upper levels;2 2. Demonstrate competence in the Kazakh Language;5. Be fluent and nuanced communicators across languages and cultures;KAZ Courses, as appropriate by level. Every student must pass at least two courses (12 ECTS minimum) of KAZ, and attainment of proficiency;2 3. Describe and interpret major events in Kazakh and Kazakhstani history;6. Be cultured and tolerant citizens of the world;HST 100 – History of Kazakhstan;1 4. Demonstrate knowledge of the natural and social sciences;2. Be intellectually agile, curious, creative and open– minded;Any course in Social Sciences (e.g., SOC, PLS, ANT, or ECON, etc.). Any course from Natural Sciences (e.g., PHYS, BIO, CHEM, GEOLOGY);2 5. Apply numerical ad digital literacy skills;2. Be intellectually agile, curious, creative and open– minded. 8. Be prepared to take a leading role in the development of their country;Any MATH course (6 ECTS in order to be consistent with SEDS and SMG requirements). Any CSCI course or SEDS programming course;2 6. Apply skills in business, design and entrepreneurial thinking;Be thoughtful decision makers who know how to involve others. Be entrepreneurial, self– propelling and able to create new opportunities;BUS 101 Core course in Business;1 7. Use research skills and methods to complete projects;Possess an in-depth and sophisticated understanding of their domain of study. Be intellectually agile, curious, creative and open– minded;SSH (PLS 210, SOC 201, LING 273, LING 274, HST 274/WLL 274). SSH (BIOL 355, BIOL 456, CHEM 380, PHYS 395). SEDS (ECHE 385, CSCI 307). SMG (MINE 489, MINE 490, GEOL 404 Research Project I, GEOL 405 Research Project II);1 8. Identify ethical and leadership issues and take appropriate leadership actions;Demonstrate high personal integrity. Be prepared to take a leading role in the development of their country;Applied Ethics and Leadership courses in PHIL – to include guest lectures from all Schools. Alternatives: selected Political Science Courses or Applied Ethics courses from Schools (e.g. Medical Ethics, Bioethics, Business Ethics, Professional Ethics);1