Looking for a language course? Try Estonian!

Estonian language at Indiana University: THE ONLY UNIVERSITY IN THE COUNTRY  to offer a full 3-year Estonian language and culture program, ONE of the TWO to offer the language!

Take Estonian in the Fall :  CEUS T103 !      REASONS WHY:

First-hand access to a unique country

·         On the crossroads to Scandinavia, Russia, Eastern and Central Europe

·         Amazingly complex history of centuries of foreign powers and national survival

·         Diverse cultural influences: Germany, Sweden, Russia

·         A  very modern economy in the European Union and  the Euro zone

·         Beautiful North European country on the Baltic Sea

Cultural heritage

·         A folklore goldmine , 2^nd largest folklore collection in Europe

·         World-renowned music traditions , choral singing, famous composers

·         A Finno-Ugric  language : You can go on to learn the closely related Finnish or the more distant cousin Hungarian.

Academic and career opportunities

·         Make your CV stand out –very few people have the opportunity to study this language

·         Study abroad or summer courses in Estonia - scholarships available from Estonia , IU undergrads   have great experiences

·         Advantages  in graduate school application process  and funding

·         Funding and other opportunities in Estonia and  the EU

Learning environment at IU

·         Small classes, individual attention, fun atmosphere – learn a lot quickly and progress fast

·         New and up-to-date teaching materials :  the program at IU is supported by the Estonian government

·         A small and friendly community of learners:  undergraduates, graduates, professors, world travellers - meet interesting people

·          A student organization: easy to be involved in, easy to get experiences and be noticed

·         The Minor in Central Eurasian Studies: get the most out of your language requirement, get a regional specialization

For more information, contact

·         Department of Central Eurasian Studies, Goodbody 157, 855-2233 or ceusug@indiana.edu.

Piibi-Kai Kivik, Estonian language lecturer (pkivik@indiana.edu),

Professor Toivo Raun, Director of the Estonian Studies Program (raunt@indiana.edu)