Culture, Society and Politics in the German-speaking Countries

Week 8: Quiz I + Introduction to Austria

(02.11.2021)

A short quiz will be administered in class at the beginning of today's session. The quiz covers the topic of Germany and is based on our sessions, the presentations used in the sessions, and the mandatory reading material. 

In this and the next two teachings, we will discuss Austria! 

Starting with an elaborate 'facts and figures' review of Austrian Federalism, Population (+ diversity), Religion, Neutrality, Economy, and Culture.


Mandatory reading

Austria country profile, available here: https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/austria/

Allport Alan. Austria. Modern World Nations. Chelsea House Pub (May 1, 2002), Chapter 5.


Further Reading

Allport Alan. Austria. Modern World Nations. Chelsea House Pub (May 1, 2002), Chapters 2+6.