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Introduction to Estonian Culture

Course code

FKI6006.FK

old course code

Course title in Estonian

Sissejuhatus Eesti kultuuri

Course title in English

Introduction to Estonian Culture

ECTS credits

6.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

To create the opportunity to gain basic knowledge of Estonian culture, to examine Estonian cultural landscape and to give basic knowledge of Estonian language.

Brief description of the course

During the course Estonian culture will be introduced through different aspects in history, traditions and more renown individuals, focusing on Estonian film, photography, art and music. Different Estonian museums (Film Museum, Arvo Pärt Center and the History Museum) and Tallinn Old Town will be visited to understand the more important cultural and historical events. Basic level of Estonian grammar and vocabulary will also be taught.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- orientates in the Estonian cultural space;
- understands the underlying cultural processes;
- is able to use more simple Estonian language vocabulary to describe Estonian culture;
- can handle everyday language situations.

Teacher

Ele Arder

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