ICS 470: Business, Culture, and Society (for IBEA students only!)

Contents
This seminar is designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview on the German Identity.
Students expected to develop an understanding of how past events can still weigh heavy on present day Germany and to what extend a specific German mentality can be identified as a driver for setting the direction in many fields with far reaching consequences on our economy, society and politics without neglecting future opportunities and threats.
The course covers the following topics:

• The persistent past
• German values and standards – How do Germans tick?
• German Angst
• German “Mittelstand” as the backbone of our economy and its business culture
• Remaining differences between East and West
• Current issues and future challenges

Learning outcomes
Understand what has shaped the German mindset and identity. Being able to critically reflect on current and future topics from a German point of view and thus being able to reflect on other countries’ perspectives in general.

Necessary prerequisites
semester 4 or higher, IBEA student

Recommended prerequisites
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