Medical Terminology in Latin and Latvian Language in Medicine (SZF_181)
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire skills and knowledge on correct reading, writing, use and explanation of anatomical and clinical terms,To integrate the knowledge of Latin in studying other study courses and in doing scientific work to help them understand the main idea of scientific articles, using the knowledge in medical terminology.To develop students' conversational skills for everyday communication, as well as to develop communicative and intercultural competence for further use of the Latvian language knowledge in the study process at A1 level.
Prerequisites
English alphabetNo preliminary knowledge of the Latvian language is required.
Learning outcomes
1.Will know how to explain the basic rules in reading and writing medical terms
1.Read and write the medical terms correctly
1.On successful completion of the course the student will be able
to use properly anatomical and clinical terms in academic settings and professional work.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 2 | Master's | Required | ||
| Medicine | 1 | Master's | Required |
