Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Sign Language
Course Code
LUSDK_020
Branch of Science
Languages and Literature
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inese Immure
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
26a Anniņmuižas bulvāris, Riga; socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
Learn the basics of the Latvian sign language, the ability to communicate with deaf people about everyday topics and to gain an understanding of deaf culture.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Basic knowledge of the Latvian sign language; an appropriate number of signs is mastered, as well as the basic knowledge of grammar of the Latvian sign language.
Skills
1.Skills to communicate with deaf people in simple situations have been mastered; the student is aware of organisations for deaf people and their activities in Latvia and in the world; the student is able to name and describe the main characteristics of deaf culture; the student is able to find and use professional information at work.
Competences
1.The student is open to deaf people who belong to another culture and speak sign language; the student demonstrates willingness to communicate with deaf people; the student shows a positive attitude towards the sign language and the sign language culture; the student follows the key rules of communication with deaf people.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Student individual and pair work for development of practical work according to the course topics. Independent acquisition of certain topics using books, publications and Internet resources. Participation in group work.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Lecture attendance;
Practical work;
Independent work;
Test in sign language for testing skills and abilities;
Written test to test the acquired theoretical knowledge.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Directions - giving directions.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Numbers and quantities - use of general numeration for counting people and things; specific numeration for years, time and money.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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People, animals and objects - naming people, animals and objects, describing them by size, colour and shape.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Numbers and quantities - use of general numeration for counting people and things; specific numeration for years, time and money.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Getting acquainted - drawing attention, greeting and saying good-bye to another sign language user; using the fingerspelling alphabet to describe people's names and places, asking questions to find out something.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Personal data about the interlocutor - types of general questions; clarification of key data about home and work.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Weather conditions - general statements about weather conditions, describing different weather conditions.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Getting acquainted - drawing attention, greeting and saying good-bye to another sign language user; using the fingerspelling alphabet to describe people's names and places, asking questions to find out something.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Getting acquainted - drawing attention, greeting and saying good-bye to another sign language user; using the fingerspelling alphabet to describe people's names and places, asking questions to find out something.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Transport - naming vehicles, ways of movement, travelling.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Transport - naming vehicles, ways of movement, travelling.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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People and their lifestyle: describing people known and familiar to the narrator; providing data about family members, relatives, friends and acquaintances, etc.); asking about other people.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Directions - giving directions.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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People and their lifestyle: describing people known and familiar to the narrator; providing data about family members, relatives, friends and acquaintances, etc.); asking about other people.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Numbers and quantities - use of general numeration for counting people and things; specific numeration for years, time and money.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Getting acquainted - drawing attention, greeting and saying good-bye to another sign language user; using the fingerspelling alphabet to describe people's names and places, asking questions to find out something.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Directions - giving directions.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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People, animals and objects - naming people, animals and objects, describing them by size, colour and shape.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Getting acquainted - drawing attention, greeting and saying good-bye to another sign language user; using the fingerspelling alphabet to describe people's names and places, asking questions to find out something.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Transport - naming vehicles, ways of movement, travelling.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Weather conditions - general statements about weather conditions, describing different weather conditions.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Getting acquainted - drawing attention, greeting and saying good-bye to another sign language user; using the fingerspelling alphabet to describe people's names and places, asking questions to find out something.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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People and their lifestyle: describing people known and familiar to the narrator; providing data about family members, relatives, friends and acquaintances, etc.); asking about other people.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Numbers and quantities - use of general numeration for counting people and things; specific numeration for years, time and money.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Personal data about the interlocutor - types of general questions; clarification of key data about home and work.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Getting acquainted - drawing attention, greeting and saying good-bye to another sign language user; using the fingerspelling alphabet to describe people's names and places, asking questions to find out something.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Bethere, D. Latviešu nedzirdīgo zīmju valodas gramatikas pamati. Zīmju valodas centrs, 2004. 32 lpp.
2.
Brīvais laiks: latviešu zīmju valodas vārdnīca / sast.: Lilita Janševska, Inese Immure, Skaidrīte Pliska, Jadviga Bočkāne, Georgs Poršs, Dina Bethere, Uldis Ozols (fotomodelis). Rīga: [Latvijas Nedzirdīgo savienība] Zīmju valodas centrs. 2002. 52. lpp.
3.
Sabiedrībai par nedzirdību. Rīga: Latvijas Nedzirdīgo savienība: Kopsolī. 2000. 206. lpp.
4.
Uzore, D. Rokasgrāmata nedzirdīgu un vājdzirdīgu bērnu vecākiem. Rīga: Bērnu un ģimenes lietu ministrija. 2005. 40. lpp.
Additional Reading
1.
Bariss, J., Poršs G. Nedzirdīgo runas žestu vārdnīca. Rīga: Latvijas Valsts izdevniecība. 1962. 652. lpp.
2.
Immure, I. Nedzirdīgo bērnu izglītošanas vēsture Latvijā līdz 1940. gadam. Rīga: Kopsolī. 2010. 104. lpp.
3.
Immure, I. Nedzirdīgo kultūra, tās nozīme mūsdienu sabiedrībā (127. – 130. lpp.). Kultūra intelekta veidošanā (131. – 134.). Gr.: Uzņēmējdarbības pamati. Rīga: Latvijas Nedzirdīgo savienība. 2007. 227. lpp. Pieejams arī internetā: http://www.lns.lv/public/userimages/Uznemejdarbibas_pamati.pdf
4.
Immure, I. Zīmju valodas vēsture. Tilts, Nr.3. 2004. 2. – 3. lpp.
5.
Latviešu zīmju valodas vārdnīca / Latvijas Nedzirdīgo savienība. sast. L.Bauere, L.Janševska, G.Poršs, P.Pavlins, A.Smons; fotogr. A.Altenbergs. Rīga: Kopsolī. 1997. 157. lpp.
Other Information Sources
1.
Izdales materiāli.
2.
Video materiāli.
3.
Brīvais laiks. Latviešu zīmju valodas video vārdnīca – LNS Zīmju valodas
4.
Cilvēks. Latviešu zīmju valodas video vārdnīca – LNS Zīmju valodas centrs, 2004.
5.
Ikdiena. Latviešu zīmju valodas video vārdnīca – LNS Zīmju valodas centrs, 2004.
6.
Latviešu zīmju valodas video vārdnīca ABC – LNS Zīmju valodas centrs, 2004.
7.
Interneta resursi: www.zimjuvaloda.lv
8.
www.spreadthesign.com