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ANNEX II
ERASMUS INTENSIVE LANGUAGE COURSES
2013-14
- ORGANISING INSTITUTION’S INFORMATION FORM INSTITUTION NAME:
ADDRESS:
COUNTRY:
EILC LANGUAGE
LEVEL COURSES ORGANISED:
COLLEGE OF LAW
KRONVALDA BULV.1A, RIGA
LATVIA
WEB SITE
LATVIAN
LEVEL I (BEGINNER) X
NUMBER OF COURSES:
DATES:16.08.2013.-31.08.2013.
03.01.2014. – 18.01.2014.
WWW.JK.LV

LEVEL II (INTERMEDIATE) 
NUMBER OF COURSES:
DATES:

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL STUDENT EILC APPLICATION FOR OUR EILC SHOULD BE
SENT BY E-MAIL TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: intra@jk.lv
STAFF
JOB TITLE / NAME
CONTACT PERSON
FOR EILC
ARTA SNEIDERE
............................................................
JOB TITLE
COORDINATOR
RESPONSIBLE PERSON FOR THE PROGRAMME
ADDRESS, TELEPHONE, FAX, E-MAIL
KRONVALDA BULV
1A, RIGA, LATVIA, LV
1010
PHONE: +37129454614
FAX: +37167508006
E-MAIL:INTRA@JK.LV
INTRA LUCE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
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PART I: GENERAL INFORMATION
 DESCRIPTION OF TOWN
- SHORT HISTORY AND LOCATION
Latvia is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. The Republic of Latvia was founded on November 18,
1918. It has been continuously recognised as a sovereign state since 1920 despite occupations. On August 21, 1991
Latvia declared the restoration of its de facto independence, re-established international diplomatic ties, and joined the
United Nations. Latvia joined the WTO in 1998 and in 2004 became a member of the European Union and NATO.
The name "Latvija" comes from the ancient Latgallians, one of four Indo-European Baltic tribes, who along with
Couronians, Selonians and Semigallians formed the ethnic core of today’s Latvian people.
Latvia is bordered to the north by Estonia (border length 343 km), to the south by Lithuania (588 km), to the east by the
Russian Federation (276 km), and to the southeast by Belarus (141 km). Across the Baltic Sea to the west lies Sweden.
The territory of Latvia covers 64,589 km2 (24,938 sq mi). Latvia lies on the East European Plain. However, its
vegetation is much different than the rest of the plain and shares many similarities with the boreal biome. It consists of
fertile, low-lying plains, largely covered by forest, mostly pines, the highest point being the Gaiziņkalns at 311.6 m
(1,022 ft).
The national currency is the lat (LVL 1 = 100 centimes (santīms))
Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia, a major industrial, commercial, cultural and financial centre of the Baltics,
and an important seaport, situated on the mouth of the Daugava. The territory of Riga totals 304.05km2 including the
planned territory use method (2009):
- Dwelling space – 91.03km2 (29.9%);
- Industrial space – 6.9km2 (2.3%);
- Land for technological structures – 8.65km2 (2.9%);
- Roads (streets) within the red line boundary for streets – 45.19km2 (14.9%);
- Green area – 85.09km2 (28.0%);
- Water – 47.67km2 (15.7%);
- Port area – 16.66km2 (5.5%);
- Airfield land – 2.86km2 (0.9%).
The total number of inhabitants within Riga at the beginning of 2010 was 706,413 people, of whom 313,662 were male
and 392,751 were female. Population density was 2,331.4 people per km2.
The Riga City history is more than eight hundred years long, and it has an abundance of dramatic events stored in
countless volumes of works and monuments, legends, songs, memoirs and tales. The archeological discoveries in the
territory of Riga testify that a settlement existed there already in the 12th century. At the end of the 12th century,
crusaders came here as well when the German merchants tried to widen and strengthen their area of activities along the
eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. Their first leader Bishop Berthold in 1198 was killed in action near the Riga Old
Mountain. When the chronicler Indriķis recorded the word “Riga”, it appeared for the first time in the written sources.
The history of Riga over more than 800 years testifies that the city has vast experience being proud and rich and
knowing how to rise once again after war, starvation and disaster.
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- MAIN LOCAL/CULTURAL EVENTS
Latvia is a small country, but people here do love arts, and cultural events abound. Those residing in Riga find
themselves in a privileged position because most of the events take place in the capital city. Other cities and regions of
Latvia try not to lag behind and often organize events of different kinds—traditional festivities and fairs, concerts, plays
and other contemporary cultural events. Riga is already a venue for cultural events on an international scale, but in
2014 it will become the cultural epicentre of Europe. During its year as European Capital of Culture, hundreds of
special events will take place - culture in the very broadest sense. 365 days a year, with a new understanding of culture
as a positive force of change in people's lives. This year, cultural personalities are already warming up for Riga as
European Capital of Culture 2014 with a variety of interesting events.
Riga can be proud of its cultural scene, which is going to be interesting for everyone who enjoys ballet, opera, classical
music, theatre and alternative culture. Latvian National Opera (LNO) is the institution, which has managed to acquire
international recognition. Each year it stages several new operas and ballet performances representing both traditional
and modern approaches to choreography and interpretation of music. Those who love classical music will not be bored
in Riga because there are many performances and numerous concert halls.
Pop music, other genres of contemporary music and good DJs can be enjoyed in local bars and clubs, especially on
Friday and Saturday nights when people like to go out.
There are several theatres in Latvia with an interesting repertoire. Among the biggest and most well-known is the
National, Dailes and Russian Drama theatres in Riga.
In Riga there are several cinemas, many bars and restaurants, sport centers and entertainment places.
- HOW TO REACH TOWN (LINKS FROM THE NEAREST AIRPORT, TRAIN OR COACH STATIONS)
Riga is the capital city of Latvia and there are different and very comfortable possibilities to reach it. Riga has airport
which has connection with almost all biggest European airports. In Riga operates cheep costs airline Ryanair which is
connecting Riga with many popular destination in Europe, there is national airline Airbaltic, as well as many other
airlines – Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Finnair, Czech airlines, LOT and other. More information on www.rigaairport.com
It takes only 20 minutes by bus to reach Riga city center from the airport, or around 15 minutes by taxi to College of
Law. It is possible to arrive in Riga as well by bus or train. There are several international bus lines arriving in Riga
from biggest European cities (for example www.ecolines.net).
- TRANSPORT IN TOWN (BRIEF INFORMATION ON THE MAIN MEANS OF TRANSPORT AVAILABLE)
Riga public transport system consists of bus, tram, trolleybus and taxi bus routes, which are running daily from 5:30 up
to 23:30. During the nighttime there are several tram and trolleybus routes running once an hour.
Total there are 53 bus routes, 11 tram routes and 20 trolleybus routes located just in Riga. In Riga people are using eticket system which is easy to use and understand because all needed informati n is easily to be found on “Rigas
Satiksme” home page (http://www.rigassatiksme.lv/en/) available in Latvian, Russian and English language. E-ticket is
a combined ticket enabling its holders to use the most up-to-date and convenient type of payments for public transport
services. Getting around is pretty easy, with most of the vehicles having electronic boards telling you what the next stop
is.
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 SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANISING INSTITUTION
College of Law is one of the leading private higher educational institutions in Latvia with a stabile traditions. College is
founded in 2000 and is the oldest and first accreditated college in Latvia with more than 1200 students, modern
auditoriums and library.
College has six study programmes:
- Law
- Human resources mamagement
- Commerce
- Real estate management
- Accounting and finance
- Computer system administration
College of Law in facts:
- Type of institution: private college
- Date of establishment: 200
- Location: capital of Latvia-Riga and four branches in different regional centres of Latvia: Gulbene, Liepāja,
Ventspils, Valmiera.
- Number of students ~ 1200
- Number of programmes: 6
- Academic calendar: two semesters: Fall (September – december), Spring (January – June)
- Admission: twice a year – September and February

ACCOMMODATION
- SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMMODATION OFFERED (HOTEL, APARTMENTS, STUDENT HALLS, OTHERS; IF THERE ARE
COOKING FACILITIES) AND ON THE RENT TO BE PAID PER WEEK
College of Law has opportunity to offer Happy hostel. Happy hostel is not far from the college. Happy Hostel is an
economy minded hostel, where they recognize the importance of both comfort and value for money.
Happy Hostel is an easy solution for long term accommodation in Riga, family holidays, excursions, studying, as also
for accommodation of groups till 100 people (school trips, university/college trips, cultural visits, sporting team visits,
sports spectators, business or scientific meetings, party/celebrations, friends – and other groups).
Hostel provides numerous facilities for your fulfillment such as, communal kitchens with modern appliances, washing
machines, common room, Wi-Fi and so much more.
”Happy Hostel” offers:
tables for personal belongings, table with chairs, mirror, coat rack, wall lamp)
and dishes (electric cooker with cooker hood, microwave oven,
refrigerator, electric kettle, toaster)
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-Fi, , TV, DVD
room, books, movies, magazines
-four-hour administrators on duty take care about the public order

MEALS
- SHORT DESCRIPTION ON THE SERVICES OFFERED (UNIVERSITY CANTEENS, RESTAURANTS, BARS, OTHERS)
Meals during the course students have to provide on their own costs. It is possible to use at any time kitchens in hostel.
In the house college there are two cafes where the students can get meal. As College of Law is located in the centre of
city Riga (In the old town) there is a lot of cafes, bars, restaurants near it. Only 5 minutes by bus takes to go to big
shoping market Olimpia where is a lot of smal restaurants available (Pizza, Soup restaurant and many others).

RECEPTION OF STUDENTS
- MEETING POINT (PLACE, DATE AND TIME OF FIRST MEETING - FOR EACH COURSE WHERE DIFFERENT)
All students will be picked up from airport / bus station / train station after informing project coordinator about arrival
details (e-mail: intra@jk.lv). All pickups will be for free of charge and will be organized by project manager in
cooperation with students government of College.

EXTRA MURAL ACTIVITIES
- SITE VISITS
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Cultural program and visits will be planned in cooperation with students, language teachers and project coordinator 2
month before course will start. At the same time we already outline several activities which will be included:
- Visit to open air museum – getting to know Latvian traditions and history, interactive language practicing and
learning;
- Visiting other thematic museum
- Visit Riga city centre – getting to know Riga, interactive game for language practice and team building;
- Visit to Sigulda – getting to know country side of Latvia, guided excursion;
- Visiting open air concert or cultural events
Additionally planned sports activities:
Visiting Jurmala city and beach, beach volleyball, swimming, water sports activities
- SPORTS FACILITIES (SWIMMING, TENNIS, GYMNASIUM; OPENING DAYS AND AVAILABLE INFORMATION)
THERE ARE A WIDE RANGE OF SPORT FACILITIES. AROUND THE COLLEGE MANY SPORT CLUBS (TENNIS, SWIMING, FITNES,
AIROBIC, ETC.)
- ENTERTAINMENT (CINEMA, THEATRE, ETC.; BRIEF INFORMATION ON PLACES AND STUDENT FACILITIES)
There is 1 cinema (with more then 10 halls) around 10 minutes walking from the College, one more cinema – around
10 minutes by trolybuss from college.
In Riga there are plenty of theaters, art galleries, museums and is very active cultural life.
During the course we will visit several museums (open air museum, where students will get to know Latvian traditions
and culture), what will be the part of interactive learning program.
There are several other places for entertainment in Riga – Aqua park, sports centers and entertainment parks.
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completed for each course
PART II: COURSE(S) DESCRIPTION
COURSE NO:
LEVEL:
I: Beginner course
II: Intermediate course
PERIOD:
SUMMER COURSE
WINTER COURSE
X
FROM...
16.08.2013.
03.01.2013.
TO...
31.08.2013.
18.01.2013.
 LANGUAGE COMPONENT
- SHORT DESCRIPTION OF LANGUAGE COMPONENT: OBJECTIVES AND TEACHING METHODS
The aim is to acquire the minimum of language knowledge and skills providing ability to communicate in Latvian
environment.
The course includes acquisition of the following competences: grammar and vocabulary, reading, speaking,
writing and listening. The following topics are included: place of residence, housing and apartment; time and date,
occupations and hobbies; city life; public authorities; family and health; shopping; socializing; restaurants, money,
banking, labor, wages, rest and travel, the Latvian history and geography; culture.
Methodological provision of the course:
ent works (tests, self-dependent studies, final exam),
-learning materials provided on-line for language laboratory, independent studying and strengthening the
language skills.
The result of the Training Course: Acquired language skills; ability to present oneself and family; to talk about
the studies and work; to ask for directions and so on. To understand simple texts, write simple texts, establish a
dialogue between different life and work situations.
- SUBJECT-SPECIFIC LANGUAGE ELEMENTS
(e.g. special modules for students in particular disciplines)
IF YES, SPECIFY:
 YES  NOX
- DURATION
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completed for each course
TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSES
HOURS IN CLASSROOM
HOURS OF PRACTICE CONVERSATION/LANGUAGE LABORATORY
OTHER (PLEASE)
h.105
h.80
h.25
- ASSESSMENT (SPECIFY IF THE ASSESSMENT IS MADE BY WRITTEN/ORAL EXAMINATION, ASSIGNMENT, ETC.)
The Latvian Language Training Course concludes with an examination, which consists of two parts: written and oral,
while the two parts also include listening. The course includes acquisition of the following competences: grammar and
vocabulary, reading, speaking, writing and listening. The following topics are included: place of residence, housing and
apartment; time and date, occupations and hobbies; city life; public authorities; family and health; shopping;
socializing; restaurants, money, banking, labor, wages, rest and travel, the Latvian history and geography; culture. The
course consists of 4 ECTS.
 COURSE FACILITIES
- TEACHING AIDS
X AUDIO/VIDEO MATERIALS
 COMPUTER/SOFTWARE
X HANDOUTS/PRINTED TEXTS
 TRANSPARENCIES
 OTHER : (SPECIFY)
YES X
- LIBRARY
NO 
IF YES, SPECIFY:
TIMES
WORKING DAYS 10;00 -19.00, SATURDAYS 9.00 – 15.00
OPENING DAYS
MONDAY TO SATURDAY
ADDRESS
KRONVALDA BULV.1A, RIGA (IN THE COLLEGE OF LAW)
- LANGUAGE LABORATORY
YES 
NO X
IF YES, SPECIFY:
TIMES
OPENING DAYS
ADDRESS
COST
 CULTURAL COMPONENT
- SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE CULTURAL ELEMENTS INCLUDED IN THE COURSE: OBJECTIVES AND TEACHING METHODS
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Course will contain large cultural component. In frame of orientation day, where students will get information about
campus, practical arrangements, course content, planned activity program, we will provide half day cultural
introduction (lectures, interactive games, presentations and interaction with local students). Introduction course on
culture will be held by experienced lecturer in intercultural communication, history and culture. All cultural and free
time activities will be supervised by project coordinator and organised in cooperation with students’ government of
college.
Special on arrival intercultural event will be organised by students for EILC participants.
Cultural program will be planned in details in cooperation with students, language teachers and project coordinator 1
month before course will start.
Some outlines for activities which will be included:
o Visit to open air museum – getting to know Latvian traditions and history, interactive language practising and
learning, guided tour in Museum and Latvian traditions;
o Visit Riga city centre – getting to know Riga, interactive game for language practise and team building;
o Visit to Sigulda – getting to know country side – team building, excursion and language practising, guided tour.
- DURATION
TOTAL HOURS OF ACTIVITIES
h.35
 TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF
NUMBER OF...:
 TEACHERS
 ADMINISTRATORS
 STUDENTS
3
1
10 EILC STUDENTS
5-10
LOCAL
STUDENTS
STUDENTS’GOVERNMNT
FROM
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