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purposeful and creative use of knowledge and skills. Un-substantive and non-conceptual errors may occur with regard to specific and detailed knowledge and skills;
‘c’ (good) – a good level of achievement of learning outcomes characterised by purposeful use of knowledge and skills. Uncertainty and inaccuracies may occur with regard to specific and detailed knowledge and skills;
‘D’ (satisfactory) – a sufficient level of achievement of learning outcomes characterised by the use of knowledge and skills in typical situ- ations. Deficiencies and uncertainties may occur with regard to non-standard situations;
‘e’ (sufficient) – a minimally acceptable level of achievement of learning outcomes character- ised by limited use of knowledge and skills in typical situations. Significant deficiencies and
Credit SyStem
Tallinn University is using the European Credit System, where one European Academic Credit (EAP) equals to one ECTS. One ECTS credit corresponds to 26 hours of studies (lectures,
uncertainty may occur with regard to non- standard situations;
‘F’ (fail) – the level of knowledge and skills acquired by a student remain below the required minimum. ‘F’ is a negative outcome and the examination/test shall be retaken.
In case of non-differentiated assessment:
‘P’ (pass) – the student has acquired the know- ledge and skills required; a positive outcome;
‘MA’ (fail) – the student has failed to acquire the knowledge and skills at the required level; a negative outcome.
NB! Credits are only given if the courses are fully completed and you have passed all the assignments of the given course.
seminars, practice, home work, etc.) performed by student. 60 credits represent the workload of a full academic year of studies.
lanGuaGe CourSeS
language centre offers language courses in 11 foreign languages. You can choose between English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Dutch, Latvian and Lithuanian. More information: keelekeskus@tlu.ee; Phone: +372 6409 126; Narva Road 29, Astra building, room A-435.
estonian language and culture courses (offered by the School of Humanities). If you would like to learn Estonian and obtain a basic introduction to Estonian culture, we can
offer you the opportunity to learn Estonian and get to know more about Estonia and Estoni-
ans. As one of the smaller languages in the EU, Estonian can offer you many opportunities not only during your stay here, but also in the future. More information: www.tlu.ee/courses and marju.ilves@tlu.ee.
Russian language and culture courses (offered by the School of Humani- ties). The programme is designed for those who want to learn and improve the fundamental knowledge of Russian as a foreign language.