Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Medical Terminology in Latvian II
Course Code
VC_106
Branch of Science
Languages and Literature
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inga Laizāne
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire medical vocabulary in Latvian and Latvian language at conversational level in order to be able to use language in clinic and to communicate with patients.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic knowledge of the Latvian language is required (level A1/A2 according to Common European Framework of Reference for Language Learning, Teaching and Assessment).
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.5th, 6th semester On successful completion of the course students will be able to: • name human body parts and organs, • name the most common symptoms of respiratory, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal diseases, • read and understand simple text of medicine in Latvian, • make conversation with a patient in Latvian.
Skills
1.5th, 6th semester On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to: • select and use appropriate medical vocabulary in communication with a patient, • develop a case history, • give simple instructions to the patient during the examination and treatment.
Competences
1.5th, 6th semester On successful completion of the course, students will be able to practically use medical vocabulary and make conversation with a patient in Latvian.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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5th, 6th semester
Individual and pair work – mastering of the vocabulary of the corresponding topic and using of grammar, working with a dictionary, making of dialogues.
Students are obliged to fill in the course evaluation questionnaire at the end of the course.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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5th, 6th semester
Active participation in practical classes.
In the end of 5th semester – test.
In the end of 6th semester – exam.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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5th semester.
Revision of preliminary knowledge.
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Revision of instruction forms.
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Pain. Types of pain. Questions. Test.
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Pain. Types of pain. Questions. Test.
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Otorhinolaryngology. Diseases. Symptoms.
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Otorhinolaryngology. Diseases. Symptoms.
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Otorhinolaryngology. Diseases. Symptoms.
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Otorhinolaryngology. Diseases. Symptoms.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Cardiovascular system. Diseases, symptoms.
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Cardiovascular system. Diseases, symptoms.
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Cardiovascular system. Diseases, symptoms.
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Cardiovascular system. Diseases, symptoms.
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6th semester.
Revision of necessary grammatical structures.
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Gastrointestinal system. Organs, diseases, symptoms. Test.
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Auditorium
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Gastrointestinal system. Organs, diseases, symptoms. Test.
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Gastrointestinal system. Organs, diseases, symptoms. Test.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Styrerud, Martin. "The English Translator. Student Manual English-Latvian". Norway : Norfox Medical, 2018.
2.
Ilze Auziņa, Maija Berķe, Anta Lazareva, Arvils Šalme. "Laipa (A1)". Latviešu valoda. Mācību grāmata un darba burtnīca. LVA, 2014
3.
Asja Svarinska "Latviešu valoda". Mācību kurss 25 nodarbībām. Zvaigzne ABC, 2003
4.
Gunita Pujāte, Maija Sosāre. "Latvian for Foreigners". Rīga, 1995
Additional Reading
1.
Dace Dumpe "Latvian in three months", Zvaigzne ABC 2009
2.
Arvils Šalme, Pēteris Ūdris. "Do It in Latvian!" Apgāds SI, 1996