Non-Degree / Dates: 15 July - 2 August 2024
16, 19, 23, 26, 30 July, 2 August 2024
As Estonia is one of the Uralic nations, it is the best place to get to know Finno-Ugric cultures! A 6-day workshop on Finno-Ugric Studies provides an overview of the Finno-Ugric nations’ history, culture, and modern developments.
As the scientists found out, the Finno-Ugric peoples have inhabited the European continent for around ten thousand years. Mainly, they live in the territory of Estonia, Russia, Finland, and Hungary. How these countries are connected? During the workshop, we will study how the Hungarians, Finns, Estonians, Sami, Komi, Mansi, and many other Finno-Ugric nations are related to each other, how they settled so far from each other, and what are the roots of their origin. The topics covered by the course include not only the history of the Uralic peoples, but also contemporary politics, modern forms of cooperation, and cultural trends. We will have a chance to learn the basics of some Finno-Ugric languages and talk to representatives of some organizations working with Finno-Ugric issues (for example, NPO Fenno-Ugria, NGO Komi Cultural Society).
Teacher(s)
The workshop is led by Anna Kuznetsova.
Anna Kuznetsova – MA in History and a PhD candidate working on the research on language policies and institutions of ethnopolitics in Finno-Ugric regions. Anna was also the head of the Estonian NGO Hõimulõimed and Society Fenno-Ugria Noored, Board member of the NPO Fenno-Ugria dealing with developing and promoting Finno-Ugric cultures and cooperation.
Timetable
16.07.2024 –Lecture: Origin and history of the Finno-Ugric peoples. Socio-economic situations and modern political developments in Russian Finno-Ugric regions
19.07. 2024 –Lecture: Estonian and other European Finno-Ugric peoples: definition, self-identity, history, culture
23.07. 2024 –Seminar on Finno-Ugric traditional and modern culture
26.07. 2024 – Seminar on Hungarian history, politics, and culture – guest lecturer Orsolya Sild
This session provides an overview of Hungary and the Hungarians among the Finno-Ugric peoples, focusing on historical developments, linguistic characteristics, and the contemporary presence of Hungarians in various countries. Students will engage in tasks to deepen their understanding of Hungarian history and the political dynamics affecting the Hungarian language and culture today. The session aims to foster a greater view of Hungary’s unique position within the Finno-Ugric world.
30.07.2024 – Seminar on Komi culture and language
02.08.2024 – Lecture: Representing Estonian National Identity in the 21st Century – lecturer David Edwards
Dr. David Edwards defended his PhD at the University of Glasgow on representations of Estonian identity and external communication and taught courses such as “The Post-Soviet World.”
PARTICIPANTS
The course is open to everyone interested in the topic.
Credit points
Optional: Students will be awarded 1 ECTS for full participation and satisfactory completion of a 2000-word written assignment
Course fee
120 EUR
NB! Accommodation, cultural programme and meals are not included in the price.
Contact
Ester, Guatemala
Introduction to Estonia and Finno-Ugric Cultures and Nations course (Online edition)
