On February 18, 2021, at the initiative of the Department of the Far East of KazNU, a meeting of 2nd year students dedicated to the topic "100 books I read" was held. Students were able to share impressions after reading their favorite books. The main task of this meeting was to give students the opportunity to share their opinions, find new things for themselves and discuss important topics that arise in literature. Due to the outbreak of COVID -19, students are forced to study online. It affected their regular life leading to being busier, but even so, they find time to familiarize themselves with the books of different nations.
The range of books was not limited to the literature of certain countries. It means that each of the participants could present any book. Thus, the students spoke about the works of Japanese, Korean, Kazakh and even English writers.
Kanafeva Aitolkyn, student of reduced studying, told a brief history of Korean literature, presenting the writer of the 17th century – Kim Manjung who criticized politicians of that time in his writings. This presentation contributed to the growth of interest in the literature of Korea and its history. Mameyeva Altynay presented one of the most popular books by Japanese writer Haruki Murakami – Kafka on the Beach. The theme of the difficulties of adolescence, existential crisis and the transition to adulthood is relevant at all times, especially for teenagers and young people in their twenties. However, as it was mentioned during the presentation, “Kafka on the Beach” is a difficult work to understand. In order to fully comprehend this novel it is worth re-reading it at different stages of person’s life. Students Sovetova Nuraiym and Nurzhanat Zhaksylyk shared their impressions from reading motivational books, such as "Life Without Limits" by Nick Vujicic and "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki. Sovetova Nuraiym also spoke about the importance of not judging a person by the appearance; she was inspired by Oscar Wilde's novel "The Portrait of Dorian Gray".
Meetings of this format allow students not only strengthening their cohesion, but also personal growth. It is important to share new information, current news, as well as your point of view, which is crucial for the development of the skills of future philologists.
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