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SANT0001

The Cultural Dimension of International Business

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2013
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course provides an introduction to cultural understanding as a basis for reflective and constructive conduct when encountering unfamiliar cultures. The course presents an overview over peculiarities in central cultural areas, including Europe, the Arab world, Latin America, China and Japan. The aim of the course is to communicate a general cultural understanding as a backdrop to international work. Emphasis will be put on providing a general introduction to a social anthropological way of thinking, offering insight into trans-cultural communication, social consequences and social responsibility related to business activity, aid work etc.

Learning outcome

To develop a basic understanding of the cultural dimension of international work and communication.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures (approx. 14 hours).
4-hour written exam.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SVSANT110 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • The Humanities
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Anthropology
  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Social Anthropology

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2013

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2013-12-04 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2014

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2014-05-19 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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