Study programme code
HTAUB
Study programme administrator
Alari Allik
MER study programme code
0000
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...
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. Study programme aims and objectives
Graduates possess broad-based knowledge of the cultures of Japan, show more...
China, or the Middle East and, thanks to their strong language proficiency, are able to analyze field-related phenomena from multiple perspectives within the context of global developments, translate and interpret simpler texts, and act responsibly in international work and learning environments. Learning outcomes of the study programme
- possesses intermediate proficiency in the professional language and independently translates and edits simpler texts using various technical solutions show more...
- knows the cultural specificities of Japan, China, or the Middle East and explains them to the public within the context of social and political events
- analyzes field-related phenomena in a global context, applies appropriate technical tools in the process
- acts responsibly in international work and learning environments 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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MAIN SPECIALITY: Chinese Studies
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MAIN SPECIALITY: Middle Eastern Studies
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MAIN SPECIALITY: Japanese Studies
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: Chinese Language and Culture
Learning outcomes
A student who has completed the minor:
- demonstrates Chinese language proficiency, show more...
enabling fluent communication and the analysis of Chinese cultural, historical, and philosophical texts within their socio-cultural context;
- possesses a systematic overview of the development of Chinese history, literature, and philosophy, and can explain the interactions between these fields in the formation of Chinese cultural identity;
- analyzes both contemporary and classical Chinese cultural phenomena and texts, applying relevant terminology and theoretical frameworks;
- acts as an expert mediator between Estonian and Chinese cultural spheres, adapting to needs of different audiences. Compulsory courses:
Course title
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: Japanese Language and Culture
Learning outcomes
A student who has completed the minor:
- possesses Japanese language proficiency at approximately CEFR level B1, show more...
using at least 500–600 kanji characters and relevant vocabulary to understand and construct texts related to everyday life and the field of study;
- is familiar with the key stages of the development of Japanese culture, philosophy, and society from the premodern era to the present and is able to analyze cultural phenomena within their historical context;
- analyzes Japanese literary texts, films, and philosophical treatises and is familiar with the most significant authors, genres, and concepts;
- translates segments of Japanese texts into Estonian, taking into account cultural nuances. Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Ex./P-F
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
Learning outcomes
A student who has completed the minor:
- has proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic at approximately CEFR level B1/B2, show more...
using the language in both spoken and written communication in everyday and academic contexts, and understanding simpler Classical and modern texts;
- has a systematic overview of the historical, cultural, and societal development of the Middle East, from early civilisations to the present, and is able to analyse historical and social processes within their broader cultural context;
- analyses and interprets Middle Eastern literary and cultural texts, is familiar with key authors, genres, and traditions, and is able to evaluate their historical and cultural significance;
- uses Arabic language skills and subject-specific knowledge in the analysis and translation of texts, taking into account linguistic and cultural particularities, and applying critical thinking and academic research skills. Compulsory courses:
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Course code
ECTS credits
Ex./P-F
