The course is designed to help the participants develop the necessary skills for communicating and working successfully in intercultural contexts, both in physical and virtual professional environments.

The course gives an introduction to the field of intercultural and global skills and highlights the relevance, applications and effects of technology in different professional contexts.

The course is conducted online, with written assignments, labs and seminars.

After passing the course, the participant should be able to:

1. analyse the effects of technology, including digital tools and digital working environments, on intercultural interactions and their consequences in different professional environments.
2. reflect on personal experiences and cultural perspectives in order to develop self-awareness and adaptability for successful intercultural communication and collaboration in physical and virtual working environments.
3. document and communicate intercultural experiences, challenges and learnings in professional environments in order to support personal growth, professional development and increased employability.

Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:

Funka - compensatory support for students with disabilities

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• LEXA - Continous assessment, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.

Selected parts of the course may require compulsory attendance. Any compulsory attendance will be made clear to participants in the detailed course syllabus provided at the beginning of the course.

• 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.