The Meaning of Work - Meaning-making, Identity and Learning 7.5 credits
Course Contents
- Historical perspectives on the development of modern work
- Similarities and differences between central concepts in modern work (occupation, vocation, work, profession, job)
- Theoretical perspectives on identity and learning, and the significance of designing meaning-making at work for social sustainability
Prerequisites
The applicant must hold the minimum of a bachelor’s degree (i.e. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 90 credits in Education, Social science, Social Work or Study and career guidance. English proficiency is required.
Selection
Level of Education: Second cycle
Coursecode/Ladok code: LABR24
The course is conducted at: School of Education and Communication
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Study type | Normal teaching |
| Number of required meetings | 0 |
| Semester | Autumn 2025: week 41 – week 45 |
| Rate of study | 100% |
| Language | English |
| Location | Jönköping |
| Time | Day-time |
| Places | 30.0 |
| Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students | 15000 SEK |
| Syllabus (PDF) | |
| Application code | HJ-12899 |