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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Daiga Spila
Study type:Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Juridical Science
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Law

Objective

To improve the quality of the study process, deepening knowledge of the diversity of information in the field of law, and to improve skills in searching, retrieving and processing information in law.

Prerequisites

Basic computer skills, knowledge of the official language and English.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Upon successful completion of the study course requirements, students will have acquired knowledge that will allow them to recognize and evaluate high-quality, reliable, validated, and scientific information resources in the field of law. Students will demonstrate information search tools and methods, develop an appropriate strategy for searching information, and apply critical evaluation to the information found. The knowledge gained will allow applying online tools and capabilities to receive and organise up-to-date information in the field of law.

Skills

After completing the study course, students will be able to work independently with electronic resources in the field of law and apply advanced search skills in searching electronic information. Students will conduct in-depth search for information in online e-book, full-text journal databases, citation information databases, formulate accurate search strategies, and retain results.

Competence

Students will be able to carry out high-quality, assessed information search using the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge. They will independently analyse information search opportunities and situations, and develop appropriate search strategy. They will critically analyse the reliability and usefulness of the information found, its relevance to the topic and the specific situation.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Elective courses, C-kursi 1Free choice
Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Elective courses, C-kursi 2Free choice