Latvian Language Proficiency I

About this programme

If you have been accepted to the course, then you will receive more information concerning registration in August. The course starts week 39. The aim of the course is to impart elementary Latvian grammar, syntax, pronunciation, and to communicate in Latvian using simple phrases and dialogs. The course is directed to beginners in Latvian, no prior knowledge in the field is required. The language of instruction is English. The course consists of 8 modules. You work with one module per week, where you practice Latvian grammar, pronunciation, morphology, syntax, oral and written proficiency. This is a distance learning course and instruction is internet-based, using the university's educational web platform Athena. Examination takes place continually via obligatory, submitted assignments and participation in course meetings via ZOOM. During the course, there are no physical meetings on campus. Each week a new module of the course is released. The level of difficulty in each module increases over the run of the course. You may use all the helping aids you need to read the texts, listen to the audio files and solve the assignments. You will receive a total of 8 modules during the course. You will submit your assignments in your file on Athena. The teacher will read your answers and give you feedback. You will also need access to ZOOM, in order to participate in individual conversations with the course instructor. Examination takes place continually via your submitted assignments on Athena and two conversation meetings via ZOOM. Completion of the obligatory assignments are n