Work and Inter-Cultural Encounters 7,5 Credits

Work and inter-cultural encounters is a course aiming to provide a basic understanding of, as well as a foundational skill in, inter-cultural communication and interaction. The course focuses on the need for cultural competence of both employers and their employees in a globalised economy where human capital and resources regularly travel and work in shifting cultural environments characterised by cultural distance.

Course Contents

• Cultural variety and its origin
• Global cultural patterns
• Understanding cultural competence
• Inter-cultural teamwork
• Cultural competence implemented

Prerequisites

General entry requirements and completed 30 credits in the main area of Business Administration or Psychology and completed 30 credits in the area of social science . English proficiency is required. Exemption is granted from the requirement in Swedish.

Level of Education: Undergraduate
Course code/Ladok code: LWIN12
The course is conducted at: School of Education and Communication Last modified 2023-06-08 13:02:49