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WHERE IS AZERBAIJAN? • Azerbaijan is located on the
western edge of the Caspian sea between Iran and Russia
• Although historically associated with Asia and the Middle East, Azerbaijan is now seen as closely tied to Europe
• Once part of Russia, Azerbaijan is now an independent country
WHERE IS AZERBAIJAN? (CONTINUED)
• The capital of Azerbaijan, Baku is located on the Caspian Sea
• Highest Point: Baza-Dyuzi 14,698 ft. (4,480m)
• Lowest Point: Caspian Sea -91.8 ft. (-28 m)
• Bordering Countries: (5) Armenia, Georgia, Iran, Russia, Turkey
THE PEOPLE
LITERACY RATES
High literacy rates reflect high value of education
Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write
• total population: 99.8% literate
• male: 99.9% literate
• female: 99.7% literate
(2010 census)
POVERTY RATES
Poverty rates are decreasing
Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty line (% of population)
• 7.6% 2011
• 9.1% 2010
• 10.9% 2009
• 13.2% 2008
• 15.8% 2007
HISTORY OF AZERBAIJAN
BEFORE 1991
• Azerbaijan’s political and geographical boundaries have changed over the years
• Other names include: Caucasian Albania and Arran
• Shares a strong history with Iran and Turkey
SINCE 1991
• Azerbaijan declared independence from Russia
• Presidential Republic
• President is the Head of State
• Prime Minister is head of government
EDUCATION IN AZERBAIJAN
Level Years Age Compulsory
Preschool/ Kindergarten
2-3 Under 6 no
Primary 4 6-10 yes
Basic 5 10-15 yes
Secondary 2 15-17 no
Technical 3 15-18 no
• Primary and Basic Education are compulsory
• Secondary education is optional, but recommended
• New push for early childhood education
• Certificates/diplomas awarded:
Certificate of Complete Secondary Education
Certificate of Complete Secondary Specialized Education
HIGHER EDUCATION IN AZERBAIJAN Beyond Secondary Education, students wishing to further their education have several options:
Universities; Academies; Institutes; Colleges; Conservatoires
Three stages of higher education:
• University level first stage: Bakalavr (Bachelor)
• University level second stage: Magistr (Master)
• University level third stage: Doctor
TEACHER PREPARATION/QUALITY • Teachers are graduates of University
Master’s degree in five year program at university
Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University and the Ganja State Pedagogical University major teacher education schools
• “Best School” and “Best Teacher” competitions designed to increase competitiveness between schools
Three phases- classroom assessments; comprehensive exams; presentations
Top 50 scoring schools/teachers awarded prizes
EDUCATION REFORM IN AZERBAIJAN • Strong education system before 1991- under Soviet rule
• Reduced funding resources have impacted access to materials
1993 education reform began:
• A modified Latin alphabet adopted to replace Cryllic
• Transition to a multi-level system of higher education began
• Languages of instruction: Azerbaijani, Russian, English, Turkish
TYPICAL SCHOOLING • School year is typically early
September to late May with a week vacation for New Years
• Grades are given on a 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best
• Teachers mostly lecture and students take notes
AZERBAIJANI ATTITUDES TOWARDS U.S. • Ties between US and
Azerbaijan began in 1919 with President Wilson
• In 1991 the US recognized Azerbaijan as an independent state
• 2012 report says 57% of Azerbaijanis approve of US leadership; 27% disapprove; 21% unsure Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld during
a joint press briefing with Minister of Defense Colonel General Safar Abiyev at the Presidential Palace in Baku, Azerbaijan. (2001)
IMMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES
• Earliest identified immigrant in 1912
• First major wave of immigrants in 1940’s and 1950’s after WWII US Citizens from Azerbaijan
When they came
Where they settled
• New York – metropolitan areas
• New Jersey – northern areas
• Texas - Houston
• California- Los Angeles and
San Francisco
• Minnesota
Year US Citizens
2001 946
2002 1187
2003 886
2004 793
2005 904
2006 997
2007 606
2008 834
2009 1005
2010 1233
VALUE OF EDUCATION
• Education is highly valued in Azerbaijan
• 1/3 of population is engaged in education (2.2 million), either as teachers or students
• Government budget allocates 18% to education- more than to military
• Among government workers, teachers are the most highly paid- more than doctors
WORKS CITED Books
• Nichol, J. (2011). Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Political developments and implications for U. S. interests. Derby:
DIANE Publishing (slide 11)
• Swietchowski, T. (1995). Russia and Azerbaijan: AA borderland in transition. New York: Columbia University Press. (slide 5)
Journal Articles
• Abdinov, A. (1996). Education on Azerbaijan: The challenges of transition. Azerbaijan International, 4 (4),16-18, 84. Retrieved September 8, 2013 from: http://www.azer.com/aiweb/categories/magazine/44_folder/44_articles/44_education.html (slide 9,10 )
Images
• British Council(2013). Retrieved September 8, 2013 from http://www.britishcouncil.az/en/english (slide 14 photo)
• Graphic Maps. Retrieved August, 21, 2013 from: http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/europe/az.htm
(slides 2,3,4 maps, flag)
• People of Azerbaijan. Retrieved September 8, 2013 from: http://www.travel-images.com/az-peop.html (slide 5 )United States
• Army Corps of Engineers Europe District(2010). Retrieved September 9, 2013 from: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/
commons/f/fb/Barda_High_School_in_Azerbaijan.jpg (slide 11)
• United States Department of Defense(2001). Retrieved September 8, 2013 from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Abiyev_-_Rumsfeld_
011215-D-2987S-066.jpg(slide 12)
WORKS CITED(CONTINUED) Internet
• Azerbaijani American (Wikipedia). Retrieved September 9, 2013 from: http:/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerbaijani_American (slide 13)
• Azerbaijan United States relations (Wikipedia). Retrieved September 8, 2013 from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerbaijan%E2%80%93United_States_relations (slide 12)
• Culture crossing. Retrieved September 8, 2013 from: http://www.culturecrossing.net/ (slide 11)
• European education dictionary. Retrieved September 8, 2013 from: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/azerco.htm (slide7, 8)
• The Ministry of education of the Azerbaijan Republic. (2009). Retrieved September 19, 2013 from: http://www.edu.gov.az/view.php?lang=en&menu=302 (slide9)
WORKS CITED(CONTINUED) • Ministry of education of the Azerbaijan Republic. (2009). Retrieved September 8, 2013 from: http://www.edu.gov.az/view.php?lang=en&menu=0(slide 6)
• Pedagogical university of Cracow. (2008). Retrieved September 19,
2013 from: http://www.wsp.krakow.pl/eng/index.php?page=studies (slide 9)
• Politics of Azerbaijan. (2013 ).Retrieved September 8, 2013 from:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Azerbaijan#Political_history(slide 5)
• The world bank. (2013). Retrieved September 8, 2013 from: http://data.worldbank.org/country/
azerbaijan (slide 5)
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