An International Summer Institute in Faroese Language is planned to be held at the University of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn summer 2024.
There will not be held any course in 2023
Programme
The University of the Faroe Islands will hold an international summer institute in summer 2024 offering an intensive and comprehensive introduction to Faroese language. The institute will take place at the University in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, and it will last two to three weeks. 24 students can be accepted at the institute, and university students from all countries can apply. Students must have documented knowledge of other Scandinavian and/or Germanic languages and know the basic concepts of grammar.
The academic programme is a comprehensive introduction to Faroese language.
Classes are scheduled five days a week. Monday through Friday, in the morning and the afternoon.
Languages of instruction will be Faroese and English. Class attendance is obligatory.
Students who pass a final test at the end of the course are provided with a certificate (10 ECTS/European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System).
Cost
The tuition fee is DKK 6500 and includes instruction, lectures and exam. Participants can expect to spend at least DKK 300 a day on food expenses.
Enrolment
The application deadline is 1 March 2024. Payment deadline is ultimo April.
Books
Faroese – A Language Course for Beginners (2. edition, 2014). J. Adams & H. P. Petersen. Stiðin: Tórshavn 2014. ISBN 9789991842721 Audio recordings for Faroese: A Language Course for Beginners
