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About Study Course

Department: Language Centre
Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Inga Laizāne
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Medicine
Branch of science:Linguistics

Objective

To acquire Latvian medical terminology in order to be able to use it in studies and in communication with patients.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of the Latvian language is required (level A1/A2 according to Common European Framework of Reference for Language Learning, Teaching and Assessment).

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

4th semester
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
• name human body parts and organs,
• name the most common symptoms of diseases,
• read and understand simple text of medicine in Latvian,
• make simple conversation with a patient in Latvian.

Skills

4th semester
On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:
• select and use appropriate medical vocabulary in communication with a patient,
• develop a case history,
• give simple instructions to the patient during the examination and treatment,
• inform patients about usage of medications in treatment.

Competence

4th semester
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to practically use medical vocabulary and make a conversation with a patient in Latvian.

Study course planning

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