Latviešu Krievu Angļu Vācu Franču
Statuss(Neaktīvs) Izdruka Arhīvs(0) Studiju plāns Vecais plāns Kursu katalogs Vēsture

Course title Latvian Studies
Course code Valo1054
Credit points (ECTS) 3
Total Hours in Course 81
Number of hours for lectures 16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes 16
Independent study hours 49
Date of course confirmation 21/10/2015
Responsible Unit Language Centre
 
Course developers
Mg. paed., Olga Čivžele

There is no prerequisite knowledge required for this course
 
Course abstract
Students acquire basics of Latvian language, that are necessary to create a successful communication in everyday situations. The language proficiency level corresponds to A1 (CEFR). Students gain insight into Latvian history and culture.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge – linguistic knowledge according to Level A1: vocabulary knowledge consisting of high frequency words and phrases concerning specific situations, memorized simple structures and models of sentences. Sociocultural knowledge, general knowledge about history, geography and culture of Latvia.
• Skills – communication skills, which include reading, speaking, listening and writing, according to the proficiency level of language.
• Competence – students have relevant to Level A1 language communication competence. Linguistic competence is sufficient to understand simple expressions and phrases.
Compulsory reading
1.Steinbergs A. The Latvian Language [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 17.11.2015.]. Pieejams: http://www.latvianstuff.com/Language.html
2. Nau N. Latvian: Teaching material [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 17.11.2015.]. Pieejams: http://www.staff.amu.edu.pl/~naunicol/NNlatvmacib.html
2. Latvia in Brief. Republic of Latvia [tiešsaiste]. Riga: The Latvian Institute, 2013. 2 p. [Skatīts 1.11.2015.]. Pieejams: http://li.lv/upload/files/09012015/10ed58d532dfc265fe566438f3baa83f.pdf
3. National Symbols of Latvia [tiešsaiste]. Riga: The Latvian Institute, 2013. 2 p. [Skatīts 1.11.2015.]. Pieejams: http://li.lv/upload/files/09012015/5264538015de7d05705359846889afaf.pdf 4. Interactive learning material for beginners "Ko Tu teici?" [tiešsaiste] [Skatīts 1.11.2015.] Pieejams: http://valoda.ailab.lv/latval/iesacejiem/
Further reading
1. Latvia is Proud of... [tiešsaiste]. Riga: The Latvian Institute, 2013. 2 p. [Skatīts 01.11.2015.]. Pieejams: http://li.lv/upload/files/16012015/c4fda5aff2177b2fb3b65a81b7531c5a.pdf
2. Latvian phrasebook. Wikitravel [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 01.11.2015.]. Pieejams: http://wikitravel.org/en/Latvian_phrasebook 3. Latviešu valodas apguve internetā [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 01.11.2015.]. Pieejams: http://www.sazinastilts.lv/
Periodicals and other sources
1. Elektroniska latviešu valodas vārdnīca [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 01.11.2015.]. Pieejams: http://epupa.valoda.lv
2. Dumpe D. Latvian in Three Months. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2013. 215 lpp. ISBN 9789934003424 3. Latviešu valoda pieaugušajiem. Mācies latviešu valodu internetā [tiešsaiste]. Latviešu valodas aģentūras bezmaksas e-mācību kurss. [Skatīts 01.11.2015.]. Pieejams: http://valoda.lv/Papildus_Materiali/eapmaciba2/EN_default.htm