Latvian Language in Dentistry (VC_104)
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire Latvian at conversational level in order to be able to communicate with patients and apply Latvian at basic level in daily communication (A1 – A2).
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the English language. Without preliminary knowledge of the Latvian.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will:
• know the lexical minimum of conversational themes;
• know the simplest Latvian language grammar rules;
• know the principles of question formation, including question words;
• be able to name the human body parts, oral cavity organs;
• be able to name the most common symptoms of oral cavity diseases.
On successful completion of the course, the students will be able:
• to select and use appropriate vocabulary in communication with patients;
• to develop a case history;
• to apply Latvian in study process and basic daily communication.
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to use practically dentistry vocabulary and use Latvian language at basic level in daily communication.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry, SSNSFz | 1 | Master’s | Required | Inga Kaija | |
| Dentistry, SSNSF | 2 | Master’s | Required | Inga Laizāne, Inga Kaija |
