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.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Languages

• Estonian

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Subject Areas

• Humanities
• Intensive Language
• Languages / Linguistics

Cost in US$:

The fee for each module is 5,500 EEK or appr. 460 USD

Program Fees Include:

*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

• Home-stays
• Dormitory

Participants Travel

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