Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Introduction to History and Politics of Latvia
Course Code
SZF_002
Branch of Science
Political science
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Political Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ilga Kreituse
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
Studying the problems of Latvia’s political history linking them to the events and solutions of today’s active politics. Arrangement of chronological material for analysing the process of formation of patterns. Understanding the process of shaping political decisions.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of Latvian and world history in the amount of secondary school requirements.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After taking the course, the student will understand the political history of Latvia and the principles of operation of the Latvian political system.
Skills
1.An analytical critical approach has been mastered by studying and analysing fact-based material. The basis for comparative analysis has been obtained.
Competences
1.Ability to understand and use understanding of causes and patterns in the further study process. Ability to link areas of influence of external factors in domestic national political processes. To interpret political activity using hidden information.
Assessment
Individual work
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Groupwork, individual presentations.
To assess the overall quality of the study course, the student must complete the course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Attendance of lectures – 5%, positive seminar assessment – 10%, assessment of summaries – 15%, report assessment – 20% and examination grade – 50%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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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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Freedom fights of the Republic of Latvia. Domestic and foreign policy in the period of parliamentarism.
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Lecture
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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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Reform policy of the 14th Saeima and implementation problems.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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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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Domestic and foreign policy of Latvia in 20s and 30s.
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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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Restoration of the parliamentary system in the Republic of Latvia.
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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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Latvia under Soviet Occupation.
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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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Decision making and lawmaking in the Republic of Latvia.
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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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Description of fractions of the 14th Saeima.
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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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Constitution of the Republic of Latvia
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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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Baltic region until the 13th century. Formation and collapse of Livonia. Fight for the Baltic Sea in the 16th – 19th century.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Latvia in World War II.
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Lecture
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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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Occupation and annexation of the Republic of Latvia, 1940–1941.
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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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Authoritarianism in the Republic of Latvia.
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Lecture
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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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Latvia within the Russian Empire. First awakening. Revolution of 1905.
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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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Learn about Latvia – group game.
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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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World War I. Establishment of the independent Latvian state.
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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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Awakening of Latvia and regaining independence of the state.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
LR Satversme.
2.
20.gs. Latvijas vēsture. R., 2000.
3.
Šiilde, Ā. Latvijas vēsture 1914-1940. Daugava, 1992.
4.
Latvijas okupācija un aneksija 1939-1940. R., 1995.
Additional Reading
1.
Baltijas valstis likteņgriežos. R.,1998.
2.
Latvijas vēsturnieku komisijas raksti. 1.-27.sējums. R.
Other Information Sources
1.
Likumi/Laws
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CVK/CEC
3.
Saeima