The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:
Ethical and sustainability competencies
Local and global societal competencies
Business and organisational competencies
Intercultural competencies
SDG´s in focus:
#4: Quality education
#7: Affordable and clean energy
#10: Reduced inequalities
#13: Climate action
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this study entity you can:
You are able to identify and describe the UN
Sustainable Development Goals for
societal development, as well as to identify how
they are related to your field
and to the development of Nordic society as a
whole. (Knowledge)
You account for the rule of law, and understand
the fundamentals of employment law
as a foundation for the Nordic societal model.
(Knowledge)
You can relate your understanding of sustainable
development and ethical
principles to concrete contexts in your
profession. (Skills)
You can discuss various contemporary societal
topics in a social, cultural and
political context, doing so critically and
analytically. (Skills)
Stemming from your developed understanding of
sustainability and ethical
principles, you are able to reflect on the choices
you make professionally.
Approach)
You reflect on your ability to contribute to your
environment while bearing in
mind the Nordic welfare model. (Approach)
Course contents
* UN Sustainable Development Goals
* Intercultural Business- cultural dimensions
theories
* Nordic leadership styles
* The Nordic welfare model
* Employment law as a foundation for the Nordic
societal model
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Period 1 and Period 2 studies for first year
students
Previous course names
Intercultural Business
Additional information
Language used in course is mainly English. Swedish
speaking students are allowed to submit answers to
assignments and exams in Swedish.
Recommended or required reading
To be announced by latest during Introduction
lecture.
Study activities
- Lectures - 27 hours
- Practical exercises - 19 hours
- Small-group work - 19 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 20 hours
- Individual studies - 40 hours
- Internet-based studies - 10 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Examination requirements:
Self study materials + quiz (15%)
Career related individual assignment (5%)
Workshops and group reflections on related topics
and learnings (80%)
To pass the course the student should pass the
examinations presented more in detail during the
introduction lecture.
Teacher
- Broth Joacim
- Kietz Tove
- Nyberg Janne
Examiner
Kietz Tove
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions