Latvian Language, Literature and Culture Studies (LV)

The aim of the programme is to ensure the training of highly academically and scientifically qualified graduates of Latvian linguistics and language technology, literary and culture (folklore and theatre) studies at master’s level, who will shape the future cultural and linguistic space of Latvia, will creatively and independently apply scientific theories and methods in academic and professional contexts, will acknowledge the role of and locate their study field in a wide range of issues in the humanities; to prepare graduates for doctoral studies, as well as for work in various scientific, cultural and other institutions in Latvia and abroad.

The study programme tasks:

1. regularly promote the acquisition of new, modern and interdisciplinary knowledge and research methods that motivate students to engage in research and encourage the continuation of exploring Latvian Studies in the doctoral study programme “Language and Culture Studies”;
2. develop the ability of students to independently acquire, critically analyse and apply the acquired knowledge, link theory with practice, and demonstrate the opportunities for using the acquired knowledge, skills, and competences in the labour market.

The programme is characterised by its academic staff - the country's leading scholars, whose writings are well known to researchers of Latvian language and culture in Latvia and abroad.