Latvian language (C1)

obligatory courses

Practical Latvian B2+ 3020-BB1PLO

Practical Latvian B2+ 3020-BB1PLO

Classroom

Latvian language course for students of Baltic philology starting at B2 level. Post-course proficiency level: C1 according to the scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, teaching, assessment.

The course is designed to:

(a) shape the ability to proficiently listen to and read with comprehension more complex and longer non-specialist texts (newspaper articles, cultural and popular science texts) and simpler specialized texts;

b) expand and enrich the lexical resource (active and passive) of class participants in various areas of life (including socio-political, economic and legal);

c) consolidate practical knowledge of grammatical forms, shape the ability to use more difficult grammatical forms correctly, deepen knowledge and improve skills in spelling and punctuation;

d) shape the ability to understand common phrases and expressions (phraseological compounds, metaphors, proverbs);

e) practice the skills of speaking and writing freely on topics learned.

During the course of the course, the student improves the skills of creating a written text according to the specified requirements (topic, form, style - selection of an appropriate lexical resource, logicality of argumentation and conciseness of composition). Students learn to edit the text in terms of language, style and spelling.

One of the forms of classes is a chat, through which the students acquire the skills of formulating and expressing their own opinions on topics related to everyday life (discussion of current social, cultural and political issues in Latvia, Poland and the world).

Estimated number of hours needed to achieve the defined learning outcomes:

(a) number of contact hours: 120 hours (4 ECTS)

(b) ongoing preparation for classes: 60 hours (2 ECTS)

(c) preparation of longer written works and oral presentations: 30 hours (1 ECTS)

d) preparation for the mid-term test and the final examination 30 hrs (1 ECTS)

Coursebooks:

1. Auziņa I., M. Berķe, A. Lazareva, A. Šalme, V. Vaivade. Laipa. Latviešu valoda B2. Mācību grāmata. Latviešu valodas aģentūra: 2020.

2. Auziņa I., M. Berķe, A. Lazareva, A. Šalme, V. Vaivade. Laipa. Latviešu valoda B2. Darba burtnīca. Latviešu valodas aģentūra: 2020.

3. https://maciunmacies.valoda.lv/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/C-limena-teksti-1dala.pdf

4. https://maciunmacies.valoda.lv/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/C-limena-teksti-2dala.pdf

5. Nītiņa, D. Palīgā! Mācībgrāmata pieaugušajiem. 4. līmenis. Rīga. LVAVP: 2004.

6. Cīrule, L. Palīgā! Darba burtnīca. 4. līmenis. Rīga. LVAVP: 2004.

In addition:

1. Rubīna, A. Latviešu valodas rokasgrāmata. Rīga. Zvaigzne ABC: 2004.

2. Skujiņa, V. Latviešu valoda lietišķajos rakstos. Rīga. Zvaigzne ABC: 2014.

3. Poļu īpašvārdu pareizrakstība un pareizruna latviešu valodā. Sast. V. Staltmane. Rīga. Zinātne: 1998.

4. http://www.sazinastilts.lv/

5. http://visc.gov.lv/valval/programma.shtml

Upon completion of the course, the student:

(KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)

- knows the structure of the Latvian language to an in-depth degree, uses varied grammatical forms when speaking orally and in writing;

- reads with understanding authentic texts on current events (polemical articles, reviews, expert commentaries);

- writes longer texts with a predominance of complex sentences, taking care of their composition, grammatical and stylistic correctness;

- during written and oral statements, makes fewer and fewer grammatical errors, and is able to correct them independently;

- communicates fluently and without preparation with native speakers of Latvian in everyday situations.

(ATTITUDES)

- is aware of his/her knowledge and knows the range of acquired skills; understands the need for continuous training and professional development;

- cares about the culture of speech (especially its clarity and transparency).

The final examination, for which the student is admitted on condition that he/she passes the tutorials on time.

It is compulsory to obtain credit from each of the instructors; credit for the winter semester must be obtained by the student at the latest in the make-up session of the winter semester, and credit for the summer semester before the set date for the final examination.

Terms and conditions for obtaining semester credit (for a grade):

a) attendance - acceptable (the student is entitled to 2 absences per semester with each lecturer, each subsequent absence must be credited in a manner agreed in advance with the lecturer; absence from 50% of classes (with each lecturer) excludes obtaining credit;

b) positive grades in mid-semester and semester written tests;

c) current preparation for classes;

d) timely submission of all written work assigned by the instructors;

e) active participation in classes.

The final examination consists of a written and an oral part.

The written part assesses: the ability to understand longer oral statements (complex in terms of argument), the ability to correctly use grammatical forms, knowledge of selected spelling and punctuation rules, lexis from the topics discussed in class, and the creation of an own text (argumentative or polemical text).

In the oral part of the assessment is the understanding of a longer journalistic text and the statement on its topic (presentation of phenomena analogous to those described in the text, presentation of own experience in this regard); the ability to speak freely on topics of everyday life.