Course GEN2S2

English for Specific Purposes: Oral Communication in Intercultural Workplaces

7.5 Credits
First Cycle
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Starts week 36, 2026

The overall objective of the course is to prepare students for their professional career by developing their awareness of communication issues of relevance in global contexts. On completion of the course students will, in English, be able to:

  • use basic skills in oral discussions in English
  • communicate their opinions clearly, as well as respond to the opinions of others
  • search for topical information and present it in a concise form, as well as reflect on the information in group discussions
  • describe linguistic variation and registers in English and how these work by analysing different communicative situations
  • use presentation techniques
  • describe relevant aspects of intercultural workplaces
  • communicate and explain their own ideas and interpretations of the course material
  • discuss different aspects of intercultural communication and how these can be applied in their future professional work.
Starts and ends:
week 36, 2026 - week 45, 2026
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Varied
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements (with the exemption of the requirement in Swedish for those with foreign grades)
    You also need: English 6.
    Or: English level 2
Selection :
Final school grades (66 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34 %)
Application Code:
HDA-H3QUP
Main field of study:
Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Compulsory meetings:
0 physical

Requirements for Computer Skills and Computer Capacity

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
12,000 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
12,000 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Application period
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Course Coordinator
Miguel Garcia Yeste
Miguel Garcia Yeste