Debate Papers 2024
Two insightful debates among international experts from the pre-conference of the DGPuK Annual Conference 2024 in Erfurt, titled “Internationalizing German Communication Studies: Learning from the World,” have now been published in Global Media Journal - German Edition. The first roundtable featured scholars from Russia, Indonesia, and Egypt, who shared personal experiences and offered fresh ideas for further cosmopolitanizing study programs, university structures, and research foci within German communication studies. The second debate brought together experts from South Africa, Brazil, and Qatar, who shared perspectives on the internationalization process within their academic communities and around the world. This discussion explored the challenges and opportunities for internationalization in regions often labeled the “Global South,” offering deeper insights into power asymmetries, language and translation issues, and the benefits and challenges of intellectual autonomy.