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About Study Course

ECTS:6
Course supervisor:Kitija Kalsnava
Study type:Part-time (Off site), Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Law
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-time (Off site), Full time
Branch of science:Law; Other Sub-Branches of Law; Theory and History of Rights

Objective

To help students understand the application of legal argumentation in the field of law and the basics of Latin, while fostering the development of competencies for using legal argumentation effectively in public speaking.

Prerequisites

General Understanding of Law.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.LATIN - students will be able to correctly read and pronounce common Latin expressions that are used in legal practice. Can navigate the most common Latin terms and phrases used in reasoning. Will gain a basic understanding of the fundamentals of Latin grammar (noun, verb, pine words) to understand the structure of these expressions more deeply.

Skills

1.LATIN - will be able to use the Latin expressions commonly used in legal texts and speeches independently and according to context. Using basic grammar knowledge will be able to accurately interpret and translate Latin phrases, avoiding misunderstandings in legal communication.

Competence

1.LATIN - will be able to critically evaluate and analyze unseen or rarely used Latin expressions to find their relevance in the legal context. Is able to understand Latin terms independently in contracts, legal norms and case law, thus improving the vocational lexicon.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2025, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Law Science3Master'sLimited choiceKitija Kalsnava, Aleksandrs Timofejevs, Ruta Siliņa, Kitija Kalsnava, Ruta Siliņa