In an engaging and enjoyable manner, we discuss some concrete examples of what is characterising for the Swedish company culture, such as the law of Jante, the consensus philosophy, the hierarchy perception and working models.
LS151V Intercultural Encounters in a Professional Context in Sweden for Foreign Engineers 1.5 credits
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Course syllabus LS151V (Autumn 2021–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus LS151V (Autumn 2021–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to give the participants training in oral communication in Swedish workplace context and an introduction to and understanding of Swedish company culture.
After passing the course, the student should be able to:
- describe what is characteristic for Swedish company culture
- identify cultural clashes that can arise on inter-cultural workplaces
- analyse and explain workplace related conflicts and tensions
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Knowledge in Swedish equivalent to CEFR level B1/Swedish Tuition for Immigrants D
Recommended prerequisites
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- INL1 - Assessment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
75% attendance
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
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Education cycle
First cycle
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