Terminology of Sports Games (in English)
Study Course Implementer
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the study course is to promote the understanding and knowledge of participants in the course regarding sports games and sports terminology, and also to improve English language skills.
Preliminary Knowledge
Minimum level B1 in English.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Student describes basketball, volleyball, football, handball and ice hockey - historical development, key rules of play, equipment, achievements - in English
Written test
2.Student, when describing the sports game, uses correct sports terminology in English
Skills
1.Student is able to discuss sports games using correct sports terminology in English
Presentation
Competences
1.Student is able to compare different sports games using correct sports game terminology, in English
Assessment
Individual work
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Presentation |
45.00% from total grade
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10 points
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To develop a presentation on one sports game including sports terminology and present it |
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Examination
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1.
Written test |
55.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Class/Seminar
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Topics
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Introduction to the study course. Sports games and sports terminology
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Basketball, basketball terminology
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Basketball, basketball terminology
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Basketball, basketball terminology
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2
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Volleyball, volleyball terminology
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Volleyball, volleyball terminology
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2
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Football, football terminology
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2
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Football, football terminology
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2
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Ice-hockey, ice-hockey terminology
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2
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Ice-hockey, ice-hockey terminology
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2
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Handball, handball terminology
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2
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Handball, handball terminology
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2
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Topics
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Other sports games
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2
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Other sports games
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Exam
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Ropa, A., Rudzinska, I. 2023. Special Terminology and Communication Part IISuitable for English stream
Additional Reading
Boge, I, Ropa, A, Rudzinska, I. 2019. Basics of Professional Communication in EnglishSuitable for English stream