The present study course is designed for beginners. In the course the students get acquainted with the basic knowledge of Latvian. The course is based on acquisition of such language skills as listening, reading, dialogue and monologue. The main emphasis of the course is mastering phonetic and grammar structures incorporated in communicative functions. The course has been developed is accordance with the set European Framework of Reference for Language (level A1; A2). Results After completing of the course (level A1) the students should understand simple phrases and sentences. They should be able to ask questions and to tell about themselves, their home, etc. After completing of the course (level A2) the students should be able to understand simple texts and communicate in common social situations.
During the course Fundamentals of Roman Civil Law, the students must gain knowledge of the Roman sources of law, legal process, individuals, family laws, obligation and inheritance laws.
During the studies, the student must get acquainted with key written sources of Roman law, the system and structure of the Code of Justinian (Corpus Iuris Civilis) and its most important and frequently quoted components – Institutes and Digests, their structure and method of quoting, the influence of these laws on modern laws, in particular – the Civil law of Latvia.
To successfully complete the doctoral program, doctoral students must publish their research in an internationally recognised peer-reviewed journal. The aim of the course is to ensure the publication and popularisation of scientific research carried out during doctoral studies at the international level. The tasks of the course are to develop doctoral students' skills to systematise and generalize their research in the form of a scientific publication and to evaluate other people's scientific publications in the chosen field of research. The preparation of a publication is an independent work based on personal experience in research and knowledge gained during studies. The scientific article is prepared in consultation with the supervisor and other specialists. Scientific publications are a mandatory promotion requirement.The course is designed in Latvian and English.
Erasmus+ Study Mobility is available for students of any level (Bachelor, Master, Doctoral) who are registered for studies at the UL and are not on academic leave. The minimum period of long-term study mobility – 2 months, the maximum – 12 months. Students have an opportunity to experience up to 12 months long Erasmus+ study and/or traineeship mobility during one study cycle. Erasmus+ Study Mobility is based on Erasmus+ bilateral agreements signed individually by each UL facultystating the number of students and study level in corresponding academic year. The list of partner universities can be found here . For more information about the Erasmus+ bilateral agreements in your study area, please, contact the international coordinator of your faculty.
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the fundamentals of international environmental law. The course starts with a general discourse on the functions of law and how can law be employed to address global and regional environmental problems. A special emphasis is placed the relationship of environmental law and environmental ethics. Then students learn basics on sources of international law and explore how these sources apply to the protection of environment. This general introduction is followed by a more detailed analysis of particular areas such as climate change, biodiversity, water law, high seas fisheries, state responsibility and other topical issues. The emphasis in this course is placed on interactive study methods e.g., active student engagement via teamwork, discussions and student presentations.
The aim of the course is to improve students' knowledge and practical skills in psychological assessment and psychological counseling. According to the chosen specialization, students work as psychologist in institutions under supervisor. Students regularly work with at least two clients per week during their internship and participate in supervisions 4 hours a week together with a supervisor of the practice.
The University of Latvia conducts its activities in accordance with the legislation: Law on Higher Education Institutions, Labour Law, Regulations Regarding Remuneration, Social Policy of the University of Latvia and UL values, ensuring that all employees and students of UL have the same rights. UL offers a wide range of scholarships for socially disadvantaged students. UL trade unions are consistently working to provide assistance to the seniors. At the national level, adequate social protection for all and the measures thereof must be implemented, including ensuring a minimum income level. By 2030, the social protection system must encompass the population with the lowest income and the vulnerable residents. 1.Social programme for student service hotels The University of Latvia Student Councilin cooperation with the University of Latvia Infrastructure Management Department implements the Social Programme, which has been established with the aim of supporting the University
The scientific work of ISSP UL is closely related to the training of students - physicists at the UL Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Optometry (FMOF). From September 1, 2002, the "Department of Physics of Solids and Materials", which is part of the Physics Department of UL FMOF, operates in the institute. The first head of the department - doc. J. Harja. The department provides training courses in the field of solid state and material physics, promotes the cooperation of the Physics Department of the UL FMOF with the ISSP UL as a basis for the scientific work of students and teachers. Every year, about one-third of the students of the Physics Department of the UL FMOF develop their bachelor's and master's theses in the scientific laboratories of the ISSP UL. From 2021, the head of the department is prof. A. Šarakovskis. www.fmof.lu.lv/par-mums/par-fmof/fizikas-nodala/
The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge of the principles of the organization of democratic state and the basic principles of operation based on the constitutional theory. During the course students learn the methods of interpretation of the constitution, as well as their role in constitutional development. The aim of the course is to give in-depth knowledge about human rights. For a better understanding, many issues are dealt with practical examples from international and constitutional courts (European Court of Human Rights, Federal Constitutional Court, Supreme Court of the United States, etc.). The course compares the constitutional experience of different countries and the practice of constitutional courts, forcing students to see the constitutional system in conjunction, thus deepening their conception of constitutionalism, which serves as the basis for assessing constitutional values and practices.
Tasks of the course:
1) to get acquainted
At first glance, students who choose to be part of the Students’ Council of the University of Latvia (LU SP) may seem to be too serious or even a bit obsessed with improving the quality of studies and electing representatives to various committees. However, this is not the case - LU SP is a place to challenge yourself, learn to take responsibility, work in a team and make lots of new friends. LU SP is an independent, collegial body representing the rights and interests of students at the University of Latvia. Representatives from all 13 Faculties' Student Councils (FSCs) are elected annually to form the students’ highest decision-making body - LU SP. Every year a chairperson is elected for LU SP, who then creates a model by which the heads of the board divisions are selected. The structure of LU SP, though seemingly complex, is a necessary part of the university. The Council fights for the rights of each student in every faculty. To better distribute the work among the members