Description:
The aim of the course is to expand vocabulary and deepen grammatical skills. The main objectives of the courses will be:
- giving/improving basic knowledge of the Estonian language
- improving oral and written language skills
- learning to understand what is heard or read
- getting familiar with the Estonian culture
The language of instruction is English.
The Estonian language summer courses will be divided into different modules according to the levels of language skills:
I. Estonian language for the students at elementary level (3 CP, July 20 - 31)
Introduction to Estonian. Pronunciation, basic vocabulary and grammar.
II. Estonian language for the students at pre-intermediate level (3CP, August 3 - 14)
During this module conversational skills will be improved and attention will also be paid to writing and reading skills.
III. Estonian language for the students at intermediate level (3CP, August 3 - 14)
In this module conversational, writing and reading skills will be improved.
IV. Estonian language for the students at upper-intermediate level (3CP, August 3 - 14)
Highlights:
Founded in 1632, the University of Tartu has almost 17 000 students and is famous for research-based education and lively student traditions. Estonia offers a unique perspective on the successful transition to democracy and recent accession to the EU.
Tartu is Estonia's second largest city, with 100 000 people, and is located 2.5 hours from the airport and sea port of Tallinn, with connections to major cities in Europe and Russia. English is spoken widely here, and students making one fifth of the population it is a true University town.
Language:
Estonian
Language Used As A Medium of Teaching:
English
Subject Areas:
Humanities,
Intensive Language
and Languages / Linguistics
Cost in US$: The fee for each module is 5,500 EEK or appr. 460 USD
Cost Includes: *Prices are established in Estonian Kroons 5 500 EEK / per one module (appr. 352 EURO, or appr. 460 USD). There will be a reduced fee (5%) for students participating in two sequent modules. Participation fee covers study materials, classes, coffee breaks and two visits to the museums.
Accommodation:
- dormitory housing per night without breakfast costs 350-400 EEK in the double room or 450-500 EEK per person in single room.
- housing with families is provided at 360 EEK per night with breakfast included
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
.
Typical Living Arrangements:
Dormitory
and Home-stays
Participants Travel to Estonia
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups of 10-15
Application Process Involves:
- Transcript
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time Is 60-90 days
University of Tartu's Mission Statement: The University of Tartu is a national university uniting different branches of science. The mission of the University of Tartu is to act as the guardian and advocate of a highly educated Estonia through internationally acclaimed research and the provision of research based higher education. UT is in world's top 400 universities by THES-QS 2011 World University Rankings.
Year Founded: 1632