Austrian Culture and German Language in Business 1155-12-C21-LIT-ACLB

Business Etiquette in Austria – understanding meeting protocols, negotiation styles, and relationship building in the Austrian business context.
Language for Professional Communication – key vocabulary and expressions for emails, presentations, phone calls, and negotiations.
Cultural Values and Organizational Practices – hierarchy, leadership styles, and teamwork approaches in Austrian companies.
Negotiation and Decision-Making in Austria – how culture shapes decision-making processes and business negotiations.
Case Studies: Austrian Companies in Global Markets – examining examples of Austrian companies operating internationally and their cultural adaptations in business.

Total student workload

Contact hours with teacher: - participation in exercises - 18 hrs - conducting the test: 2 hours Self-study hours: - preparation for exercises - 18 hrs - preparation for test/ examination - 10 hrs Altogether: 68 hrs

Learning outcomes - skills

U1: The student prepares and delivers detailed oral presentations in German at the A1 CEFR level, as well as in English, adapting messages to interdisciplinary and business contexts and effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders. → K_U04 U2: The student collaborates in multicultural and dispersed teams using German in professional interactions, assuming various roles and taking responsibility for both personal and collective results. → K_U05

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: The student demonstrates professional and ethical behavior in business and intercultural contexts, showing respect for diverse cultural and worldview perspectives, particularly within the Austrian and German-speaking environment. → K_K04

Course coordinators

Barbara Polaszek
Mateusz Tomanek

Teaching methods

Exercises: Team project, workshops

Type of course

elective course

Assessment criteria

U1 → oral presentations in German and English (business-oriented scenarios).
U2 → group project (e.g., case study on Austrian business culture) conducted partly in German.
K1 → reflective journal or role-play on ethical and culturally sensitive communication in Austrian/German business settings.

Practical placement

not applicable

Additional information

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