journalism / communication studies
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communication studies
The academic field that deals with mass communication, the media (press, broadcasting, internet), and public opinion. Often offered as the degree program 'Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft' (journalism and communication studies).
Sie studiert Publizistik im Hauptfach, um später als Journalistin zu arbeiten.
She is majoring in communication studies in order to work as a journalist later.
'Publizistik' (journalism / communication studies) belongs to the word family of 'publizieren' (to publish) and 'das Publikum' (the public/audience). All these words have to do with publishing information for a broad readership or audience.
Der Autor hat mehrere Bücher zu diesem Thema publiziert.
The author has published several books on this topic.
The meaning depends on the context. In connection with a university ('studieren' (to study), 'Institut für…' (institute for...)), the academic field is meant. In connection with politics or history ('politische Publizistik' (political journalism)), the totality of publications is meant.
Er hat seinen Master in Publizistik an der Universität Wien gemacht.
He completed his master's degree in communication studies at the University of Vienna.
When the academic field is meant, the full name of the subject is often 'Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft' (journalism and communication studies). A typical formulation is 'Publizistik studieren' (to study communication studies).
Meine Schwester hat sich für den Studiengang Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft eingeschrieben.
My sister enrolled in the journalism and communication studies degree program.
press
'die Presse' and 'die Publizistik' can both have to do with media and public texts. 'Presse' refers more to the actual newspapers, magazines, and journalists that report on current events. 'Publizistik' is broader and sounds more specialized. It can mean the work and writings of people who express themselves publicly, or the academic field that studies media and public communication. The words can be confused because both occur in the area of media. In normal everyday language, people usually say 'Presse'. 'Publizistik' fits better in university contexts, in academia, or when talking about public media work in general.
Nach dem Abitur möchte Sofia Publizistik studieren, weil sie sich für Medien interessiert.
After finishing school, Sofia wants to study communication studies because she is interested in media.
Vor dem Rathaus wartet die Presse auf eine Erklärung des Bürgermeisters.
The press is waiting in front of the town hall for a statement from the mayor.