Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Medical Terminology in Latvian for International Students
Course Code
VC_129
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 terminology in Latvian and to develop practical conversational skills and abilities 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.On successful completion of the course students will be able to: • name human body parts and organs; • name the most common symptoms of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and throat, nose and ear diseases; • read and understand simple text of medicine in Latvian; • make conversation with a patient in Latvian.
Skills
1.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.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 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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Examination |
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Active participation in practical classes.
During course there are 2 tests. In the end of 5th semester is written test. In the end of 6th semester is oral test. They should be successfully passed. Average grade for tests (5th semester test is 40%, 6th semester test is 60%) is the final grade for the course. In case students don't want the average grade for tests as the final grade for the course acquisition, there is an exam at the end of the course, which includes topics from both semester.
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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. Type of pain. Questions to the patient.
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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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Test.
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6th SEMESTER
Otorhinolaryngology. Diseases. Symptoms.
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6th SEMESTER
Otorhinolaryngology. Diseases. Symptoms.
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6th SEMESTER
Otorhinolaryngology. Diseases. Symptoms.
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6th SEMESTER
Otorhinolaryngology. Diseases. Symptoms.
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Gastrointestinal system. Diseases. Symptoms.
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Gastrointestinal system. Diseases. Symptoms.
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Gastrointestinal system. Diseases. Symptoms.
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Test.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Styreud, Martin. "The English Translator. Student Manual English - Latvian". Norway: Norfox Medical, 2018.
Additional Reading
1.
Kaija, Inga, Laizāne, Inga. „Latviešu valodas gramatika. Pamatlīmenis: A1. Grammar of the Latvian language. Elementary: A1”. Rīga: LVA, 2022.
2.
Kaija, Inga, Laizāne, Inga. „Latviešu valodas gramatika. Pamatlīmenis: A2. Grammar of the Latvian language. Elementary: A2”. Rīga: LVA, 2023.