From Islandization to Joint Internationalization: A Conversation About a “Deep” Internationalization in Communication Studies Between Anne Grüne, Herman Wasserman, Afonso de Albuquerque and Marwan M. Kraidy

Authors

  • Anne Grüne University of Erfurt, Germany
  • Herman Wasserman Stellenbosch University, South Africa
  • Afonso de Albuquerque University of Fluminense, Brazil
  • Marwan M. Kraidy Northwestern University in Qatar, Qatar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60678/gmj-de.v14i1.300

Keywords:

internationalization, Global South, power asymmetries, communication studies, Brazil, South Africa, Arab World

Abstract

This debate was part of the conference “Internationalizing German Communication Studies: Learning from the World” in Erfurt, Germany, in March 2024. It featured an in-depth dialogue with scholars from South Africa, Brazil and Qatar about approaches to internationalization in their respective academic communities. The aim was to learn about the current state of internationalization in communication studies around the world, particularly in places often termed the “Global South”, and to understand their discourses, respective challenges, and opportunities for internationalization. The comparative perspective applied here allows for a deeper understanding of power asymmetries, language and translation issues, and the pros and cons of intellectual autonomy. It also addresses how to overcome “islandization” on the path to a true and just, or a “deep” internationalization in communication studies.

Author Biographies

Anne Grüne, University of Erfurt, Germany

Anne Grüne is senior lecturer of comparative cultural and communication studies and coordinator of the international Master’s program “Global Communication: Politics and Society” at the University of Erfurt. In her current research projects, she analyses global communication in the everyday social life of modern knowledge societies. Her research and teaching profile furthermore include global media and communication, global popular culture as well as qualitative and comparative methodology. She has co-authored the book "Foundations of Global Communication".
Email: anne.gruene@uni-erfurt.de

Herman Wasserman, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Herman Wasserman is chair of the journalism department at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Before, he has been professor of media studies at the University of Cape Town. He is interested in global media in South Africa as well as the Global South more generally and in media ethics and justice in a global context.

Afonso de Albuquerque, University of Fluminense, Brazil

Afonso de Albuquerque is distinguished professor of the cultural and media studies department and the graduate program and communication at the University of Fluminense in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is known for his work in political communication, journalism, and especially comparative communication media systems beyond the west, as well as the development of academia in Brazil.

Marwan M. Kraidy , Northwestern University in Qatar, Qatar

Marwan M. Kraidy is the Anthony Shadid Chair in Media, Politics, and Culture at Northwestern University and dean and CEO of Northwestern University in Qatar. He has done research on Arab media, culture and politics. He is also known for his works on hybridization and the political potential of popular culture, and he is also interested in South-South communicative and media relations.

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Published

2024-07-25

How to Cite

Grüne, A., Wasserman, H., de Albuquerque, A., & Kraidy , M. M. (2024). From Islandization to Joint Internationalization: A Conversation About a “Deep” Internationalization in Communication Studies Between Anne Grüne, Herman Wasserman, Afonso de Albuquerque and Marwan M. Kraidy. Global Media Journal - German Edition, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.60678/gmj-de.v14i1.300