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: First cycle
Coursecode/Ladok code: LWIN12
The course is conducted at: School of Education and Communication
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Type of course | Programme instance course |
| Study type | Normal teaching |
| Semester | Autumn 2025 |
| Study period |
week 41 - week 45
|
| Rate of study | 100% |
| Language | English |
| Location | Jönköping |
| Time | Day-time |
| Places | 0.0 |
| Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students | 12375 SEK |
| Syllabus (PDF) | |
| Application code | HJ-L5201 |