Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Medical Terminology in Latvian
Course Code
VC_087
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 6
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 dentistry vocabulary in Latvian and Latvian at conversational level so that it can be used in a clinic by communicating with patients. Simulated situations will be included in the learning process so students are ready to talk to a patient at the clinic.
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: • use stomatology vocabulary in the Latvian language; • to talk to the patient in Latvian.
Skills
1.On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to: • select and use appropriate stomatology vocabulary in communication with a patient; • to develop a case history.
Competences
1.On successful completion of the course, students will be able to use practically stomatology vocabulary and communicate with adult patients and children.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Individual and pair work – mastering of the vocabulary of the corresponding topic and using of grammar, work with a dictionary, making 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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10 points
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Active participation in practical classes. During semester there are 2 colloquiums. The first colloquiums is written and the second colloquium is simulated situation between student (in the role of dentist) and lecturer (in the role of patient). Colloquiums should be successfully passed. Average grade for colloquiums (1st colloquium is 40%, 2nd colloquium 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. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Revision of preliminary knowledge.
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Vocabulary of dentistry (tooth anatomy and instruments of dentistry).
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Types of questions.
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Question forms in order to get patient’s basic anamnesis (questions about place of living, working place, age, family status, previous diseases, etc.).
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Pain (types of pain).
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Patient’s complaints (verbs – to be afraid, to become stronger, to decrease).
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Instructions for the patient.
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2
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Oral cavity diseases and symptoms, condition of the oral cavity.
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Topics
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Simulated situations: communication between dentist and patient.
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Simulated situations: communication between dentist and patient.
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Simulated situations: communication between dentist and patient.
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Simulated situations: communication between dentist and patient.
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Simulated situations: communication between dentist and patient.
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Simulated situations: communication between dentist and patient.
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Filling in a patient’s case history (example of a patient’s case history form in clinic).
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Filling in a patient’s case history (example of a patient’s case history form in clinic).
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Inga Kaija, Inga Laizāne. "Latviešu valoda zobārstniecības studentiem". Mācību līdzeklis ārvalstu studentiem. Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2021.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Kaija, Inga, Laizāne, Inga. Latviešu valodas gramatika. Pamatlīmenis: A1. Grammar of the Latvian language. Elementary: A1. Rīga: LVA, 2022.
Other Information Sources
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Letonika