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'A merit-based education system in Kazakhstan' with Jean-François Caron Icebreakers: A conversation about Canadian and Eurasian business
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Today we’re hosting Dr. Jean-François Caron, an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan, where he teaches Political Theory. Dr. Caron has authored 6 monographs and more than 20 peer reviewed articles and book chapters.
Jean-François shares a story of his career development in a cross-national perspective, forming family, teaching and living in Kazakhstan. He also elaborates on principles and admission criteria in the Nazarbayev University, as well as discusses State Scholarship Opportunities for foreign students.
Related links to this episode:
Nazarbayev University
Timeline:
0:40 – Introducing Jean-François Caron
2:18 – Early life integration into educational environment
3:41 – English-based teaching in Nazarbayev University
4:59 – From Plato to Francisco Nguema
7:45 – From Canadian Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs to affiliate work in Poland
9:41 – Meeting significant other on a 1st day in Kazakhstan
12:43 – Merit-based admission to Nazarbayev University
16:15 – hard work is always gets paid off
18:57 – The logic of meritocracy
24:17 – Adjusting to virtual environment
29:27 – Tapping into technology
30:37 – Subtleties of the Kazakh language
33:54 – Kazakh wedding traditions
35:52 – Canada-Kazakhstan cooperation opportunities in education
39:20 – Foreign students at Nazarbayev University
41:05 – What made Dr.Caron a leader?
42:46 – What does the future hold for Dr.Caron?
44:29 – Kazakh hospitality
47:22 – Closing
Icebreakers is produced by CECC, an independent non-profit organization that promotes bilateral trade and investment between Canada and Eurasia. www.canadaeurasia.com
Today we’re hosting Dr. Jean-François Caron, an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan, where he teaches Political Theory. Dr. Caron has authored 6 monographs and more than 20 peer reviewed articles and book chapters.
Jean-François shares a story of his career development in a cross-national perspective, forming family, teaching and living in Kazakhstan. He also elaborates on principles and admission criteria in the Nazarbayev University, as well as discusses State Scholarship Opportunities for foreign students.
Related links to this episode:
Nazarbayev University
Timeline:
0:40 – Introducing Jean-François Caron
2:18 – Early life integration into educational environment
3:41 – English-based teaching in Nazarbayev University
4:59 – From Plato to Francisco Nguema
7:45 – From Canadian Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs to affiliate work in Poland
9:41 – Meeting significant other on a 1st day in Kazakhstan
12:43 – Merit-based admission to Nazarbayev University
16:15 – hard work is always gets paid off
18:57 – The logic of meritocracy
24:17 – Adjusting to virtual environment
29:27 – Tapping into technology
30:37 – Subtleties of the Kazakh language
33:54 – Kazakh wedding traditions
35:52 – Canada-Kazakhstan cooperation opportunities in education
39:20 – Foreign students at Nazarbayev University
41:05 – What made Dr.Caron a leader?
42:46 – What does the future hold for Dr.Caron?
44:29 – Kazakh hospitality
47:22 – Closing
Icebreakers is produced by CECC, an independent non-profit organization that promotes bilateral trade and investment between Canada and Eurasia. www.canadaeurasia.com
48 min