Research

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The Department of Communication at the University of Münster is a leading national institution for communication research. Research areas of emphasis include themes that have been covered by the department since its inception, as well as a broad spectrum of other topics within the field. The research areas of emphasis, along with a list of  current and past research projects, are presented here. Publications resulting from the research are also listed.

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Publications

Current publications and talks by the IfK. A complete list of publications is available. 

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Research profile

The Department of Communication is a nationally leading institution in the field of communication science. The Department’s researchers cover a broad spectrum of themes in this research field.
 

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Current research projects

We are currently engaged in a range of projects on different aspects of communication.

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Doctorate programs

The Department of Communication offers doctorate programs for qualified postgraduate scholars.
 

Ethics Committee

The Ethics Committee evaluates research projects submitted by scientists of the IfK. Here you will find information on the application modalities.