TTK University of Applied Sciences
TTK University of Applied Sciences
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Curriculum subjectEstonian Writing Skills
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| Subject code |
HKE131 |
| Subject name |
Estonian Writing Skills |
| Credit points |
3 ECTS |
| Grading method |
Grade prelim |
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| Curriculum subject |
| Curriculum |
2020 TD |
| Study year |
2 |
| Semester |
Fall semester |
| Subject type |
Mandatory |
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Subject loads
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| Practice |
32 |
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| General description |
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Written self-expression ability is practised. Orthography rules are revised. The main emphasis is on the most frequent expression errors that Estonians make (especially in translated texts), impact of foreign languages, language changes, the most common problems in style and spelling.
Self-control means and sources of language-related information are introduced (language advice, dictionaries, grammar sources etc) |
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| General aim |
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The language and the related norms are changing. The influence of other languages, especially English, is significant. How to write correctly in Estonian? How could I express myself in a better way? How to avoid language errors?
The aim of this course is to increase the awareness of language issues, formulate language-related attitudes and popularize good written Estonian. In addition, different registers of Estonian are introduced, putting emphasis on compiling correct written scientific texts and on the ability to present them orally. |
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| Aim |
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- can compile well-worded, logically structured (scientific) texts, which conform to orthography rules, making use of supporting sources;
- masters the language and structural requirements of a business letter;
- is able to use the essential language advisory materials;
- is familiar with the language requirements of the graduation thesis; |
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| Form description |
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| The course is delivered in the form of a lecture, which requires active participation of students and continuous independent work with the information sources on language issues |
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| Literature |
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T. Erelt „Eesti keele ortograafia” (EKSA 2006)
http://www.eki.ee/books/ekk09/index.php?p=2
T. Erelt (toim.) „Eesti keele sõnaraamat ÕS” (EKSA 2006)
http://www.eki.ee/dict/qs/
M. Erelt „Lause õigekeelsus” (Tartu 2006 jj)
T. Erelt jt „Keelenõuanne soovitab” 1., 2. 3. ja 4. (EKSA 1996, 2000, 2004 ja 2007)
http://keeleabi.eki.ee/artiklid/sisukord.html
http://keeleabi.eki.ee/artiklid2/sisukord.html
http://keeleabi.eki.ee/artiklid3/sisukord.html
http://keeleabi.eki.ee/?leht=15 |
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| Evaluation methods |
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There is a graded prelim at the end of the course.
The final grade is given on the basis of grades for individual and classroom tasks. |
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| Replacement Subjects |
| HKE105
Self-expression and Debate Practice |
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| Current rounds |
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| Estonian Writing Skills KTD33/43 |
| Estonian Writing Skills TD32/42 TD33/43 TD31/41 |
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