2001-2002 Calendar: Estonian Courses

EST Estonian Courses

EST100Y1
Elementary Estonian 130P

The basics of Estonian: elementary phonology, morphology, and syntax. Emphasis on reading and speaking as well as writing skills. (Offered in alternate years)
Exclusion: Native Speakers

EST200Y1
Intermediate Estonian 104P

Continued emphasis on basic language skills, on acquisition of both active and passive vocabulary. (Offered in alternate years)
Prerequisite: EST100Y or permission of instructor

EST210H1
Introduction to Baltic Folklore 26L

A comparative survey of oral traditions of peoples on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea (Finns, Carelians, Estonians, Livonians, Latvians) and their impact on these national cultures (e.g. Kalevala, Lalevipoeg, Lacplesis). No knowledge of Finnic or Baltic language required.

EST300Y1
Advanced Estonian 78P

Advanced grammar and stylistics through study of a variety of texts; problems of composition; translation; oral and written practice. (Offered in alternate years)
Prerequisite: EST200Y or permission of instructor

EST400Y1
Estonian Literature from 1700 26L, 26S

A survey of the major writers and literary periods in Estonian literature. From Kasu Hans', Lament of Tartu to the National Awakening. Republican, Soviet, expatriate literature, and the New Awakening. Readings in Estonian or English. (Offered in alternate years)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Recommended preparation: EST300Y

EST420Y1
Independent Study

TBA
A reading and research project of significant depth in a major topic in Estonian language, literature or culture approved and supervised by an instructor.
Prerequisite: EST300Y/400Y; permission of instructor