Introduction to Estonian Culture
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Course code
EKY6105.HT
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Course title in Estonian
Sissejuhatus eesti kultuuri
Course title in English
Introduction to Estonian Culture
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Piret Viires (language of instruction:English)
lecturer of 2024/2025 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
Support students in achieveing the basic knowledge of Estonian culture and ability to interact in Estonian cultural enviroment.
Brief description of the course
The most important problems of Estonian culture are analyzed both in historical perspective as well as in relation to contemporary developments. The main stages in the development of Estonian culture, important persons. The relations of Estonian folklore, customs and beliefs with contemporaray Estonian society. Modern Estonian culture, media and culture, cultural establishments.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- has the capability to cope in Estonian cultural environment and to understand basic cultural processes.
Teacher
Lektor Tiina Rüütmaa
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