Grundbegriffe der Kommunikationswissenschaft

This textbook presents both classic and contemporary basic concepts in communication studies. It explores the meaning of each basic concept, identifies relevant dimensions and elements, and also clarifies what each concept has to say in the age of digitalization, social media, and artificial intelligence. The volume makes consistent use of illustrative examples. For each basic concept, the book highlights relevant research, practical, and/or methodological references. Because the textbook provides extensive citations, it serves as a reliable starting point for in-depth literature reviews and independent study for students of communication and media studies, sociology, political science, and other social sciences, as well as for anyone with a professional interest in the subject.