Study programme code
HTENB.HT
Head of the Study Programme
Kristiina Rebane
MER study programme code
0000000000
School / college
HT - School of Humanities
Study programme title in Est.
Euroopa nüüdiskeeled ja kultuurid
study programme title in Engl.
European Modern Languages and Cultures
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Bachelor's studies
Study domain
Arts and Humanities
Study programme group
languages and cultures
Study programme subgroup
Language acquisition
Nominal study period (in semesters)
6
Access conditions
Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education or a corresponding qualification giving access to higher education. show more...
Minimum level of proficiency of the Estonian language at B2 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages. Admission is based on the results of national exams of Estonian language or Estonian as a second language and the entrance exam. Additional requirements: German language and culture - German at least on A2 level; English language and culture: English at least on B2 level. Study programme aims and objectives
The Bachelor’s curriculum in European Modern Languages and Cultures prepares specialists in Spanish, show more...
English, Italian, French or German and the cultures of the respective countries, who have a command of the theoretical foundations of their field, are able to critically analyse problems related to the humanities, apply digital tools critically and purposefully, and use their competences responsibly and with an appreciation of sustainability in various academic, professional and social contexts, and who have a positive attitude towards learning and readiness for lifelong learning. Learning outcomes of the study programme
- has proficiency in the language of the main specialisation show more...
at the level required by the curriculum and is familiar with the development trends and social processes of the corresponding linguistic and cultural area, relating them to broader approaches in the humanities
- knows the theoretical foundations of their field, critically analyses linguistic and cultural phenomena by distinguishing between facts and interpretations, and formulates field-related problems at an introductory research level, using appropriate terminology
- communicates orally and in writing in the subject-specific foreign language in different cultural contexts, addressing cultural, historical and social topics related to the corresponding linguistic area in a manner understandable to the target audience
- applies their linguistic and cultural knowledge independently and in teamwork, using digital tools critically and purposefully and acting responsibly and with an appreciation of sustainability in academic and professional contexts
- reflects on their learning and development needs and consciously plans their further educational and professional activities Graduation requirements
In order to graduate, the student shall complete the study programme in the given volume, show more...
which includes passing all compulsory courses and passing the Bachelor’s examination. Students who have not graduated from upper secondary schools where Estonian is the language of instruction, or who have graduated from schools where Estonian is only partly the language of instruction, are required to have Estonian language proficiency at C1 level.
Study programme version structure:
Module type
total ECTS credits
University-Wide Courses
18.0
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MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY: Spanish Language and Culture
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MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY: English Language and Culture
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MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY: German Language and Culture
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MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY: French Language and Culture
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MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY: Italian Language and Culture
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: English Language and Culture
Learning outcomes
A student who has completed the minor specialisation:
- demonstrates knowledge of the key concepts, show more...
terminology and main theoretical approaches used in the study of the English language and of the cultures, literatures and societies of English-speaking countries;
- critically analyses spoken and written English as well as literary, cultural and media texts, applying appropriate linguistic and cultural-analytical methods and taking into account their historical, social, political and cultural contexts;
understands and explains the interrelationships between language, culture, literature and society, including their role in shaping identity, representation and broader social and ideological processes;
- uses relevant academic sources, digital resources, corpus-linguistic methods and AI-based tools in addressing disciplinary questions, while adhering to the principles of source criticism, referencing and academic integrity;
- plans and conducts small-scale individual and collaborative research and analytical projects, applying appropriate methods from linguistics, literary studies and cultural studies;
- formulates, substantiates and presents the results of disciplinary analysis and research in clear and accurate academic English, both orally and in writing, and reflects on the development of their disciplinary competences. Compulsory courses:
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Course code
ECTS credits
Ex./P-F
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: French Language and Culture
Learning outcomes
A student who has completed the minor specialisation:
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a systematic overview of the dynamics of development in French society and culture and understands their links with broader social processes and approaches in the humanities;
- is aware of current issues related to French society and culture and has the theoretical and methodological tools to study them independently;
- carries out independent tasks and prepares research-based assignments, such as summaries, analyses and essays, in the context of the disciplines of the minor specialisation, and participates in group work;
- has acquired proficiency in French at least at level B1.2. Compulsory courses:
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Course code
ECTS credits
Ex./P-F
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Ex./P-F
Total: at least 24.0 ECTS credits
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: German Language and Culture
Learning outcomes
A student who has completed the minor specialisation:
is familiar with the main theoretical foundations of German language and culture as a field of study;
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has proficiency in German at least at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and has an overview of the development trends of the German-speaking cultural area;
has an overview of the main development trends in German literature and culture;
knows the basic concepts of German language structure and text analysis and applies them purposefully in analysing language and texts. Compulsory courses:
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ECTS credits
Ex./P-F
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Ex./P-F
Total: at least 24.0 ECTS credits
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: Italian Language and Culture
Learning outcomes
A student who has completed the minor specialisation:
- has a systematic overview of the dynamics of development in Italian society and culture;
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- is aware of current issues related to Italian society and culture and has the theoretical and methodological tools to study them independently;
- carries out independent tasks in the context of the disciplines of the minor specialisation, prepares research-based assignments, such as summaries, analyses and essays, and participates effectively in group work;
- has acquired proficiency in Italian at least at level B1.2;
- discusses topics related to Italian history and culture in a well-argued manner, expresses their views, and adapts their language use to the target audience. Compulsory courses:
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Course code
ECTS credits
Ex./P-F
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Ex./P-F
Total: at least 24.0 ECTS credits
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: Spanish Language and Culture
Learning outcomes
A student who has completed the minor specialisation:
- has a systematic overview of the development dynamics of Spanish society and culture;
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- has awareness of the current issues related to Spanish society and culture and has the theoretical and methodological tools to research them independently;
- solves independently tasks in the context of the disciplines of the minor subject and to do research (summaries, analysis, essays), and participate in teamwork;
- have acquired Spanish at least CERF level B1.2. Compulsory courses:
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ECTS credits
Ex./P-F
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Ex./P-F
Total: at least 24.0 ECTS credits
