Study programme code
HILAB.HT
Study programme administrator
Alari Allik
MER study programme code
80103
School / college
HT - School of Humanities
Study programme title in Est.
Aasia uuringud
study programme title in Engl.
Asian Studies
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...
Admission is based on the results of national exams and the vocational aptitude exam. Degrees conferred
humanitaarteaduse bakalaureus
Study programme aims and objectives
- To enable the students to develop wider knowledge on Middle Eastern and Asian cultures, and to create possibilities for studying the chosen speciality;
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- To create prerequisites for continuing studies in the MA programme of Asian Studies;
- To enable the student to work on positions, which require knowledge on the cultures and languages of Middle East and Asia. Learning outcomes of the study programme
- has acquired the required level in at least one Asian language according to the chosen main speciality show more...
- has knowledge of the history and culture of the region corresponding to the main speciality
- is able to analyse and apply theoretical as well as practical knowledge of the region corresponding to the main speciality in research
- has broad knowledge of the history and culture of Middle Eastern and Asian countries
- is able to analyse the historical events of Middle East and Asia in wider context 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 compiling and defending the Bachelor’s thesis or 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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MAIN SPECIALITY: Japanese Studies
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MAIN SPECIALITY: Middle Eastern Studies
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MAIN SPECIALITY: Chinese Studies
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: Chinese Language and Culture
Aims
To provide the opportunity to gain Chinese A2 level. To provide show more...
opportunities to gain extensive knowledge about Chinese culture and gain pre-requisites for independent research on Chinese culture. Learning outcomes
Student will have achieved Chinese A2 level.
Has gained knowledge about Chinese history and culture.
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Knows the most important Chinese philosophers and has an overview of different religions.
Has an overview of Chinese economy and politics.
Knows the issues of contemporary Chinese society and is able to discuss them. Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
approximate amount of contact lessons
Ex./P-F
Teaching semester
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: Japanese Language and Culture
Aims
To provide the opportunity to gain Japanese B1.2 level.
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provide opportunities to gain a wide knowledge on Japanese culture and to develop pre-requisites for independent research of Japanese culture. Learning outcomes
Has gained Japanese B1.2
Has gained knowledge on Japanese history and culture.
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Knows the most important Japanese writers and topics of literature.
Has an overview of Japanese theatre, film and popular culture and is able to analyse different works critically.
Knows the problems of contemporary Japanese society and is able to discuss them. Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
approximate amount of contact lessons
Ex./P-F
Teaching semester
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
Aims
To provide opportunities to acquire Arabic B1.2 level.
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opportunities to gain broad knowledge on Middle-Eastern cultures and develop pre-requisites for researching them independently. Learning outcomes
Student has acquired Arabic B1.2.
Student has gained knowledge on Middle-Eastern cultural history.
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Is aware of the most significant topics and main authors of Middle-Eastern literature.
Has gained an overview of the history of Islam and its different branches.
Knows the issues of Middle-Eastern societies and is able to discuss them. Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
approximate amount of contact lessons
Ex./P-F
Teaching semester
