Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)

Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 25/26.R.1.00

Description Period: 2025./26 academic year rudens semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Semester Paper II

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
JF_333
Branch of Science
Law; Theory and History of Rights
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Person and Property Defence
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Valdis Voins
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts

Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv

About Study Course

Objective

The aim of the paper is to create an understanding of the development of a research paper: application of the theoretical knowledge, academic skills and abilities. A lecturer of the corresponding study course, who has a Master’s degree, advises on drafting of the semester paper. Tasks: Systematize, consolidate and expand the theoretical knowledge and skills of a student in addressing practical tasks; promote the acquisition of skills needed for a written research paper and the methodology of studying a specific topic (problem) (selection of sources and literature, analysis, critical evaluation, material synthesis, etc.); promote independent work and focus on self-education; help to develop skills in the promotion of legal sciences (public speaking, reasoned and logical defending and substantiating of own opinions, both orally and in writing, etc.).

Preliminary Knowledge

The study course ”Introduction to Studies” and the study course, within which the semester paper is written. The semester paper is produced in the compulsory course which is implemented in the first year of studies and has at least three credit points. The study course “Methodology of Scientific Research Work” and the study courses, within which the semester paper is written. The semester paper is produced in the compulsory courses, which are implemented in the third and fourth years of studies and have at least three credit points.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Improve and extend the student’s theoretical knowledge of administrative law, administrative procedure law, criminal law, criminal procedure and in the chosen specialisation and skills of using it in addressing practical tasks; promote the acquisition of skills needed for a written research paper and the methodology of studying a specific topic (problem) (selection of sources and literature, analysis, critical evaluation, material synthesis, etc.); promote independent work and focus on self-education; help to develop skills in the promotion of legal sciences (public speaking, reasoned and logical defending and substantiating of own opinions, both orally and in writing, etc.).

Skills

1.Successful defence of the semester paper indicates the student’s ability to work with legal and other sources, to develop the table of contents for the paper (plan), to determine the scope of research, to analyse the opinions of other researchers, to draw conclusions and to make proposals according to the specific character of the chosen topic. Develop the ability to analyse and compare the information obtained, while expressing own opinions on the analytical work carried out. Be able to formulate thoughts and make precise legal formulations.

Competences

1.Successful defence of the semester paper indicates the student’s ability to work with legal and other sources, to develop the table of contents for the paper (plan), to determine the scope of research, to analyse the opinions of other researchers, to draw conclusions and to make proposals according to the specific character of the chosen topic.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work
-
-
Development of the paper (including consultations) and submission for defence. Development of the paper and analysis. Development of the summary, compilation of sources and preparation of the annotation in Latvian and English or German.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination
-
-
Assessment is carried out in accordance with the regulations adopted.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Defending the semester paper.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
2 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Semester paper)
PART-TIME
Part 1

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Defending the semester paper.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
2 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Semester paper)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Atbilstoši studiju kursa un darba izvēlētā temata specifikai un Studiju darba I zinātniskā konsultanta norādēm.

Other Information Sources

1.

Atbilstoši studiju kursa un darba izvēlētā temata specifikai un Studiju darba I zinātniskā konsultanta norādēm.