Course code ValoP175
Credit points 9
Professional English
Total Hours in Course243
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes96
Independent study hours147
Responsible UnitLanguage Centre
Course developer
lect.
Irina Orlova
Mg. philol.
Course abstract
The course is aimed at the acquisition of knowledge and skills in professional foreign language with the purpose of extending the students professional qualifications and improving the students communication skills with foreign students and specialists. The programme envisages mastering of language skills in various forms and levels of communication.
Compulsory reading
1. FAO LAND TENURE STUDIES ”Cadastral syrveys and records of rights in land” Sir Bernard O.Binns, Peter F.Dale FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS, Rome,
2. ”Basic Technical English” Jeremy Comfort, Steve Hick, Allan Savage” Oxford University Press, 90.lpp.
3. ”Introduction to Physical Geography” Arthur N.Strahler, 1970, 457.lpp.
Further reading
1. ”Introduction to Physical Geography” Arthur N.Strahler, 1970, 457.lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Latvijas Zinātnes Padomes, Latvijas Zinātņu akadēmijas un Latvijas Zinātnieku Savienības laikraksts
2. „Zinātnes Vēstnesis”
3. ”The Economist”
4. ”National Geographic”