Estonian Language and Culture
BASIC DATA
course listing
A - main register
course code
MLE0010
course title in Estonian
Eesti keel ja kultuur
course title in English
Estonian Language and Culture
course volume CP
-
ECTS credits
6.00
to be declared
yes
assessment form
Pass/fail assessment
teaching semester
autumn - spring
language of instruction
Estonian
English
The course is a prerequisite
Conversational Estonian Language Course (level A1/A2, on the basis of English) (MLE0011)
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
EAHM23/25
no
HAGM09/25
no
HAJB08/25
no
HAJM08/25
no
IAFM21/24
no
IASM02/22
no
IVCM25/25
no
IVDM24/25
no
IVEM11/22
no
IVGM13/22
no
IVSB17/21
no
IVSB17/25
no
KAYM09/18
no
KVEM12/25
no
MADM10/24
no
MAHM02/22
no
MARM06/25
no
TVTB12/25
no
TVTM03/25
no
VAMM23/25
no
YVEM09/25
no
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Structural units teaching the course
ML - Centre for Language and Communication
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course aims in Estonian
Õppeaine eesmärk on tutvustada välismaalastele eesti keele põhialuseid (sh grammatika ja hääldus) ja väljendeid igapäevasteks suhtlussituatsioonideks ning anda neile ülevaade eesti kultuurist ja traditsioonidest, et õppijaid saaksid edukamalt osaleda igapäevases suhtluses Eestis (tase 0>tase A1).

NB! Kursusele ei aktsepteerita üliõpilasi, kes on omandanud keskhariduse Eestis või kelle emakeel/teine keel on eesti keel.
course aims in English
The aim of the course is to familiarize foreigners with the basics of the Estonian language (including grammar and pronunciation) and phrases for everyday communication, and provide them with an insight into the Estonian culture and traditions in order for the learners to be able to participate in Estonian-based communication more effectively (Level 0>Level A1).

NB! Students who have acquired secondary education in Estonia or whose mother tongue/second language is Estonian will not be accepted to the course.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Üliõpilane:
- mõistab ja oskab kasutada eestikeelseid viisakusväljendeid ja lihtsamaid fraase;
- orienteerub igapäevastes lihtsates suhtlussituatsioonides (ülikoolis, kohvikus, poes, tänaval) vähemalt arusaamise tasemel;
- oskab ennast ja teisi eesti keeles tutvustada;
- oskab küsida ja vastata tavateemadel (elukoht, tuttavad inimesed ja asjad jms);
- suudab suhelda lihtsas keeles, kui vestluspartner räägib aeglaselt ja selgelt;
- tunneb Eesti rahvussümboleid, traditsioone ning ajaloolist tausta.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
The student:
- can understand and use Estonian politeness formulas and elementary phrases for everyday communication;
- can cope with everyday communicative situations (at the university, in a shop or cafe, in the street, etc) at the level of basic comprehension;
- can introduce himself/herself and others in Estonian;
- can ask and answer questions about familiar everyday situations (including place of living, acquaintances and other personal themes);
- can interact in a simple manner provided that the other person speaks clearly and slowly;
- is familiar with the Estonian national symbols, traditions and historical background.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Eesti keel teiste keelte kontekstis. Eesti keele grammatika ja häälduse põhialused. Viisakusväljendid. Igapäevaeluks vajalikud väljendid (poes, kohvikus, tänaval jne) ja ülikooliga seotud sõnavara. Lühiülevaade Eesti ajaloost ja kultuurist.

Teemad:
Grammatika
- Käänded (peakäänded, kohakäänded, kaasaütlev, ilmaütlev)
- Põhiarvsõnad
- Omadussõnad
- Tegusõnade pööramine
- Olevik ja lihtminevik
- Käskiv kõneviis

Situatsioonid:
- Viisakusväljendid
- Enesetutvustus
- Elukoht ja perekond
- Kuupäevad ja kellaajad
- Õppimine ülikoolis
- Huvialad
- Poes ja kohvikus (sh söögid ja joogid)
- Eesti (põhiandmed, ajalugu, kultuur ja traditsioonid)
brief description of the course in English
The Estonian language compared to other languages. The basics of Estonian grammar and pronunciation. Politeness formulas. Elementary phrases for everyday communication (shop, cafe, street, etc) and university-related communication. A short overview of Estonia (general facts, history, culture and traditions).
Themes:
Grammar
- Cases
- Numerals
- Adjectives
- Verbs
- Simple Present and Simple Past
- Imperative Mood

Themes
- Politeness Formulas
- Introduction of Self and Others
- Place of Living; Family
- Dates and Times
- Studying at University
- Hobbies and Fields of Interest
- Shops and Cafes (sh Food and Drinks)
- Estonia (general facts, history, culture and traditions)
type of assessment in Estonian
Arvestusele saamise eeltingimuseks on osalemine vähemalt 75% kontakttundides.
Kirjalik arvestustöö sisaldab nii valikvastustega kui vaba vastusega küsimusi läbitud teemade piires.
type of assessment in English
A prerequisite for successful completion of the course is active participation in at least 75% of classes. The Final Test is comprised of both multiple-choice and open questions.
independent study in Estonian
Tunnis õpitud väljendite kasutamine eestikeelses keskkonnas. Grammatikaharjutuste täitmine.
Eestiga (sh ajalugu, kultuur ja traditisioonid) seotud informatsiooni kogumine.
independent study in English
Practicing the phrases acquired in classes in Estonian-based language environment.
Completing grammar and vocabulary tasks.
Collecting information on the history, culture and traditions of Estonia.
study literature
Kohustuslik:
Õppejõu koostatud ning valitud materjalid.

Soovituslik:
Mangus, I. ja Simmul, M. 2012. Tere!. Puškini Instituut.
Tuldva, J. 1994. Estonian Textbook. Indiana University, Research Institute for Inner Asian Studies.
Kitsnik, M. ja Kingisepp, L. 2008. Teach Yourself Estonian. McGraw-Hill.

www.keeleklikk.ee
study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
4.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
0.0
lectures
-
practices
4.0
practices
-
exercises
0.0
exercises
-
lecturer in charge
-
LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
teaching lecturer / unit
language of instruction
Extended syllabus or link to Moodle or to home page
2025/2026 autumn
Lilian Vanem, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
English
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    2024/2025 spring
    Anni Ojavee, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
    English
      Extended syllabus_MLE0010_2025.pdf 
      Lilian Vanem, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
      English
        2024/2025 autumn
        Lilian Vanem, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
        English
          Mall Kulasalu, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
          English
            2023/2024 spring
            Mare Roes, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
            English
              Lilian Vanem, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
              English
                2023/2024 autumn
                Gyla Pesur, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                English
                  Ulvi Renser, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                  English
                    MLE0010.extended_syllabus.pdf 
                    Lilian Vanem, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                    English
                      Kai Virves, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                      English
                        Mall Kulasalu, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                        English
                          2022/2023 spring
                          Mall Kulasalu, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                          English
                            Lilian Vanem, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                            English
                              Kai Virves, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                              English
                                2022/2023 autumn
                                Mall Kulasalu, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                English
                                  Lilian Vanem, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                  English
                                    Kai Virves, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                    English
                                      2021/2022 spring
                                      Lilian Vanem, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                      English
                                        MLE0010 Estonian Language and Culture.pdf 
                                        Kai Virves, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                        English
                                          MLE0010 Estonian Language and Culture.pdf 
                                          Mall Kulasalu, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                          English
                                            MLE0010 Estonian Language and Culture.pdf 
                                            2021/2022 autumn
                                            Mall Kulasalu, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                            English
                                              MLE0010 Estonian Language and Culture.pdf 
                                              Lilian Vanem, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                              English
                                                MLE0010 Estonian Language and Culture.pdf 
                                                Kai Virves, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                                English
                                                  MLE0010 Estonian Language and Culture.pdf 
                                                  2020/2021 spring
                                                  Kai Virves, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                                  English
                                                    MLE0010 Estonian Language and Culture.pdf 
                                                    Lilian Vanem, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                                    English
                                                      MLE0010 Estonian Language and Culture.pdf 
                                                      Mall Kulasalu, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                                      English
                                                        MLE0010 Estonian Language and Culture.pdf 
                                                        2020/2021 autumn
                                                        Mall Kulasalu, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                                        English
                                                          MLE0010 Estonian Language and Culture.pdf 
                                                          Lilian Vanem, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                                          English
                                                            MLE0010 Estonian Language and Culture.pdf 
                                                            Kai Virves, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                                            English
                                                              MLE0010 Estonian Language and Culture.pdf 
                                                              2019/2020 spring
                                                              Kai Virves, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                                              English
                                                                MLE0010 Estonian Language and Culture.pdf 
                                                                2019/2020 autumn
                                                                Lilian Vanem, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                                                English
                                                                  MLE0010 Estonian Language and Culture.pdf 
                                                                  Mall Kulasalu, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                                                  English
                                                                    MLE0010 Estonian Language and Culture.pdf 
                                                                    Anni Ojavee, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                                                    English
                                                                      MLE0010 Estonian Language and Culture.pdf 
                                                                      2018/2019 autumn
                                                                      Mall Kulasalu, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                                                      English
                                                                        MLE0010 Estonian Language and Culture.pdf 
                                                                        Lilian Vanem, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                                                        English
                                                                          MLE0010 Estonian Language and Culture.pdf 
                                                                          Anni Ojavee, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                                                          English
                                                                            MLE0010 Estonian Language and Culture.pdf 
                                                                            Juune Holvandus, ML - Centre for Language and Communication
                                                                            English
                                                                              MLE0010 Estonian Language and Culture.pdf 
                                                                              Course description in Estonian
                                                                              Course description in English