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Programme Outlines and Overviews

The Meaning of Work - Meaning-making, Identity and Learning 7.5 credits

Course content

- 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

Entry requirements

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.

Level: Second cycle

Course/Ladok-code: LABR24

School: School of Education and Communication

Course information

  • Type of courseProgramme instance course
  • Type of instructionNormal teaching
  • Semester
    2026 Week 41 - Week 45
  • Study pace100%
  • LocationJönköping
  • Teaching hoursDay-time
  • Tuition feeApplies only to students outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland.15000 sek
  • Course SyllabusHTML (Swedish)PDF (Swedish)HTML (English)PDF (English)
  • Occasion codeL4367
Content updated 2013-07-31