Curriculum subject

Estonian Language and Culture

Subject
Subject code	HKE162
Subject name	Estonian Language and Culture
Credit points	2 ECTS
Grading method	Grade prelim

Curriculum subject
Curriculum	2019 FOR
Study year	1
Semester	Spring semester
Subject type	Optional

Subject loads
Lecture	24

General description
The course introduces the language and culture of Estonia and engages the students in analysing the factors that contribute to cultural differences between societies in order to understand the barriers.

General aim
To acquire the general knowledge of the history and culture of Estonia, be able to understand the differences between Estonian and one’s own cultural and social factors to allow these to interact. To develop a general understanding of the basics of the Estonian language.

Aim
Student: - has a grasp of various spheres of the Estonian culture; - is able to compare Estonian culture to their own country’s based on the historical and natural differences; - can compile and use basic everyday sentences and phrases in Estonian.

Form description
Practical classes

Literature
Texts, work sheets, links to videos and other relevant material handed out at the lecture or sent via e-mail.

Evaluation methods
In order to pass the course, the student needs to attend at least 75% of the lectures and make a final presentation. If practical classes are missed, the final mark will be lowered.

Current rounds
None