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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Irēna Upeniece
Study type:Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Public Health; Medicine
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine; Public Health

Objective

Contemplate the rules of behaviour which are accepted in formal relations in Europe, that are topical also in Latvian society, as well as pay attention to standards of behaviour that are often exceeded.

Prerequisites

Psychology, philosophy, idea of universal human values.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

On completion of the study course the students will be able to:
• describe and outline topicalities in formal etiquette in different countries, its development and trends, the essence of the business etiquette;
• list clothing styles and clothing to name formal clothing selection criteria;
• comment on the clothing culture and the importance of a professional image formation;
• describe types of formal communication: job interview, greeting, first impression, business communication in the work environment, business meetings and types of entertainment;
• formulate the role of a protocol.

Skills

• etiquette attribute creation skills and abilities: CV, business cards, motivational letters, invitations;
• formal clothing, footwear and accessories selection, ability to tie a tie (Windsor and half Windsor knot);
• formal gift and flower selection and recommendations;
• use of etiquette and mutual formalities;
• explain etiquette or netiquette guidelines.

Competence

• Personal Portfolio creation.
• Formal clothing choice.
• Business communication in different countries.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Elective courses, C-kursi 1Free choiceIrēna Upeniece
Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Public Health, SVF2Bachelor’sLimited choiceIrēna Upeniece