Criticism of, in, and through communication and media studies

Gentzel P, Kannengiesser S, Wallner C, Wimmer J (2021)

Publication Type: Journal article, Editorial

Publication year: 2021

Journal

Studies in Communication | Media Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft

Book Volume: 10

Pages Range: 131-145

Journal Issue: 2

DOI: 10.5771/2192-4007-2021-2-131

Abstract

Against the background of the loss of importance of communication and media studies in public and the current social challenges, the special issue deals with the breadth of the meaning of criticism in communication science: with criticism of, in and through communication and media studies. Initially, four central dimensions of criticism with regard to theories, methods, research objects and the disciplinary identity of communication and media studies are outlined. It becomes clear that in a digitally transformed world, communication and media studies is dependent on the development and thus the change of theoretical and methodological instruments in order to be able to understand and explain appropriately. Following on from this, the articles in the special issue address and analyze different relevant aspects and case studies. But they also clarify further questions and research desiderata.

Authors with CRIS profile

Peter Gentzel Juniorprofessur für Digitale Transformation der Medienkommunikation

Involved external institutions

Universität Bremen DE Germany (DE) Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) DE Germany (DE) Universität Augsburg DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Gentzel, P., Kannengiesser, S., Wallner, C., & Wimmer, J. (2021). Criticism of, in, and through communication and media studies. Studies in Communication | Media, 10(2), 131-145. https://doi.org/10.5771/2192-4007-2021-2-131

MLA:

Gentzel, Peter, et al. "Criticism of, in, and through communication and media studies." Studies in Communication | Media 10.2 (2021): 131-145.

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