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LS1002 Intercultural and Global Competence 3.0 credits

Prepare to explore the dynamic realm of cultural diversity. This course aims to broaden your understanding and equip you with essential skills to navigate and thrive in diverse settings, both in physical and virtual environments. By combining theory with practical application, you will gain insights into managing the complexities of intercultural interactions, enhancing both your personal and professional growth in a globally connected society.

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus LS1002 (Spring 2024–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus LS1002 (Spring 2024–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

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 competence and highlights the relevance, applications and effects of technology in different professional contexts.

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

Intended learning outcomes

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.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Minimum 30 ECTS from higher education.

Equipment

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Literature

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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

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

Examination

  • 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.

Other requirements for final grade

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.

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

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.

Offered by

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Nathalie Kirchmeyer (nki@kth.se)