Estonian Language Summer Courses

  Estonia

Tartu

Term: Summer 
Dates: July 20 - August 15, 2009

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, 2009)
Introduction to Estonian. Pronunciation, basic vocabulary and grammar.

II. Estonian language for the students at pre-intermediate level (3CP, August 3 - 14, 2009)
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, 2009)
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, 2009)

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.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: The fee for each module is 5500 EEK or appr. 460 USD

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.

Participants Travel to Estonia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 10-15

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

University of Tartu, International Relations Office'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.

Year Founded: 1632