EST100H1F Elementary Estonian Language and Culture I, Mondays and Wednesday 5-7pm.
Learn essential Estonian vocabulary, basic grammar and develop elementary conversational competence. We’ll advance case by case. Learning related words and expressions. Popular songs, poetry, and structured dialogue are among the various tools for achieving these objectives. The course is designed for students with either no fluency or minimum fluency in Estonian.
EST200H1F Intermediate Estonian Language and Culture I, scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-7pm; times subject to slight adjustment.
The course has a focus on grammar so that precious inflections don't get lost! We’ll also practice conversation. Auditors can also participate on Zoom.
EST202H1F Estonian Culture of the 21st Century, Fridays 11-1
The course provides an introduction to Estonian contemporary culture: literature, theatre, music, arts and architecture, environmental issues, minorities, regional dialects, and, last but not least, politics.
EST207H1F Indigenous Cultures in Northern Eurasia, Tuesdays 11-1
The course focuses on the history and current status of various indigenous groups, mainly Finno-Ugric peoples, that live across Northern Eurasia. The course discusses geography of indigenous peoples of Northern Eurasia, livelihood and environmental conflicts, colonial gaze, mechanisms of repression and deprivation, and indigenous resistance. Minority language politics, Indigenous songs and stories, current situation and awareness-building.
Courses are taught by Prof. Kadri Tüür.
To register, please email: kadri.tuur@utoronto.ca
