Latvian II


This course is a direct continuation of the course Latvian I.

The course covers Latvian grammar, language structure, word formation, fiction and non-fiction texts, oral and written language skills, as well as Baltic and Latvian literature and cultural history.

The course is useful for all professions and positions where knowledge of the Latvian language and Baltic literature and cultural history is required or provides a competitive advantage.

The course consists of the following modules:

  1. Language Proficiency C, 7.5 ECTS
  2. Language Proficiency D, 7.5 ECTS
  3. Fiction and Non-Fiction Texts, 7.5 ECTS
  4. Baltic Literature and Cultural History - Latvia, 7.5 ECTS

The teaching is conducted in the form of lectures and seminars.

Expected Learning Outcomes

To pass the course, the student should be able to:
1. Language Proficiency C, 7.5 ECTS

  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the structure of the Latvian language
  • Use an extended vocabulary in Latvian

2. Language Proficiency D, 7.5 ECTS

  • Explain, identify, and use more complex structures in Latvian morphology, word formation, and syntax
  • Express themselves both in writing and orally in standard Latvian

3. Fiction and Non-Fiction Texts, 7.5 ECTS

  • Describe the content of Latvian texts related to everyday life and society
  • Describe the content of simpler Latvian literary texts

4. Baltic Literature and Cultural History - Latvia, 7.5 ECTS
See separate syllabus.
 

The course is examined in the following ways: written exams, oral exams, and listening comprehension tests.

Examinations:

  • Language Proficiency C, 7.5 ECTS: a) written exam, b) conversation with the examiner, and listening comprehension test.
  • Language Proficiency D, 7.5 ECTS: a) written exam, b) conversation with the examiner, and listening comprehension test.
  • Fiction and Non-Fiction Texts, 7.5 ECTS: a) written exam, b) oral presentations during seminars.
  • Baltic Literature and Cultural History - Latvia: See separate syllabus.
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
  • Inga Klevere-Velhli, Nikole Naua: Latviesu valoda studentiem. LVA, 2012
  • Priedite, A. ”Lettiska för universitetsbruk II”, Didactica Slavo-Baltica, Stockholm 1993
  • Priedite, A. ”Övningsbok till Lettiska för universitetsbruk II”, Didactica Slavo-Baltica, Stockholm 1994
  • Dace Prauliņš: Latvian: an essential grammar. Routledge, London, 2012 Found as electronic resource at Stockholm University Library.
  • Ett antal uppsatser/artiklar/verk som bestäms i samråd mellan examinator och studenterna.

Additional sources:

  • Lasmane, V. ”Översikt över lettisk grammatik”, Stockholm 1992
  • Två- och enspråkiga ordböcker
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