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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:6 / 9
Course supervisor:Anna Jurčenko
Study type:Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Political Science
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Linguistics

Objective

To develop English language skills for further use in academic and future professional settings, to promote relevant terminology acquisition and its professional application in the field of political science.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of the English language at secondary school level.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

On successful completion of the course, students will:
• be able to understand and apply professional terminology in different types of texts on politics, economics, legislation and diplomacy;
• have acquired general understanding of politics, diplomacy and international relations;
• be aware of different degrees of formality and pragmatic meaning.

Skills

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
• summarise texts from a variety of fields: politics, economics, diplomacy;
• express and present their opinion on political issues;
• write academic essays;
• participate in debates.

Competence

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to apply their knowledge and skills in further studies and professional career.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
International Relations - European Studies, SE2Bachelor’sRequiredAnna Jurčenko, Daiga Tetere