Course code Valo5005
Credit points 3
English for Master Students
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes32
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation16.11.2011
Responsible UnitLanguage Centre
Course developer
Inese Ozola
Dr. philol.
Course abstract
The course envisages the development of academic and professional foreign language (English) knowledge, skills and competence necessary for studying special scientific literature, participating in scientific conferences, presenting the research findings and communication in the international academic environment focusing on the specific research aspects in the Master Thesis.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge – scientific literature and terminology in the English language related to the studies; the knowledge of the professional and academic language use, the procedure and methods of the research.
• Skills – Master students are able to apply knowledge and communication skills in professional activities, to present research findings and participate in academic discussions; to use professional, scientific terminology and observe the conventions of academic writing in scientific publications, their Master thesis and presentations. They are able to find the necessary information in foreign language, structure, classify, analyse and synthesise it.
• Competence – Master students are able to use the English language in the research, professional and academic activities, student mobility and academic environment confidently and creatively.
Compulsory reading
1. McCarthy M., O'Dell F. Academic Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 2008. 176 p. ISBN-10:0521689392
2. Emmerson P. Business Vocabulary Builder. Intermediate to Upper-intermediate. Macmillan Education. 2009. 176 p. ISBN 9780230716827
3. Hill B. An Introduction to Economics. Concepts for Students of Agriculture and Rural Sector. CABI. 2006. 293 p. ISBN-19: 9781845931278
4. Mankiw N.G. Principles of Economics. Harcourt College Publishers. 2007. 837 lpp.
Further reading
1. Kramiņa I. Angļu valoda zinātniski pētnieciskai darbībai. LU, Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte, 2007. 115 lpp. ISBN 998477208X.
2. The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics Online. [tiešsaiste] (skatīts 14.11.2011.). Pieejams:http:// www.dictionaryofeconomics.com.
3. English for Research - Helping you Write in English [tiešsaiste] (skatīts 14.11.2011.). Pieejams:http:// www.englishforresearch.com
Periodicals and other sources
1. Interneta žurnāls. The Economist. [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 14.11.2011.]. Pieejams:http:// www.economist.com
2. Interneta žurnāls. [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 14.11.2011.]. Pieejams:http:// www.economics-ejournal.org
3. Economy, Economics, Investment Reports. [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 14.11.2011.]. Pieejams:http:// www.economywatch.com