Latvian Language Proficiency III
If you have been accepted into the course you will receive more information about registration by the third week of August at the latest.
The course covers Latvian grammar corresponding to the CEFRL level A2.1, and provides both theoretical knowledge about the Latvian language and practical language skills for oral and written everyday communication.
Information for admitted students spring 2025
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In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Welcome activities
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Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
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The course covers Latvian grammar corresponding to the CEFRL level A2.1, and provides both theoretical knowledge about the Latvian language and practical language skills for oral and written everyday communication.
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Course structure
Instruction consists of lectures and seminars.
Compulsory course requirements: participation in discussions and seminars on campus or online via the university teaching platform or other online channel. Assignment submission deadlines are a compulsory part of the course. Completion of the compulsory assignments are obligatory in order to participate in subsequent examinations.
The language of instruction is English.
Teaching format
Instruction takes place on-line or on campus according to each respective course instance.
More detailed information can be found in the course description. The course description is available a month before the start of the course at the latest.Expected outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student will have shown an ability to
- identify and analyze grammatical structures in Latvian texts corresponding to the CEFRL level A2.1
- translate texts to Latvian, with the use of aids, corresponding to the CEFRL level A2.1
- carry on a conversation in Latvian in everyday situations
- express oneself in writing in Latvian in everyday situations
Grading criteria (in Swedish)
BA1163_Betygskriterier (302 Kb)
Assessment
The following methods of examination are used: submitted assignments and participation in discussions and seminars. Continual examination takes place through one written assignment submission in connection with each respective seminar. The basis for weighting the separate examination assignments is explained in the grading criteria.
The examination takes place in English.
Examiner
Examinatorer Baltiska språk (319 Kb)
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Schedule
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. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.Please note: you are not required to purchase any literature or exercise books. All materials are available digitally in the modules.
- A1 Laipa. Latviešu valoda. Mācību grāmata, 2014. ISBN 978-9984-829-08-1
- A1 Laipa. Latviešu valoda. Darba burtnīca, 2014. ISBN 987-9984-829-09-8
- Self-correcting exercises at https://elaipa.lv/Home/A1
- Audio files and exercises: https://maciunmacies.valoda.lv/speles/Laipa/index.html
- Inga Klēvere-Velhli, Nikole Naua: Latviešu valoda studentiem, Riga 2012. ISBN 978-9984-815-65-7 (Book and CD)
- Dace Prauliņš: Latvian: an essential grammar. Routledge, London, 2012. [Electronic resource]
- Dzintra Kalniņa et al: English-Latvian Dictionary/Latvian-English Dictionary. Avots, Riga, 2003. Or any other appropriate dictionary, or online, e.g. http:www.letonika.lv; http://www.sazinastilts.lv/language-learning/vocabulary; https://lv.glosbe.com; etc.
- Additional material in the modules (on ATHENA)
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Course reports
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Contact
Director of Studies, Baltic Studies
