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Research
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The Department of Communication in Münster is a national leader in the study of communication. 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 in the field. Here, the research areas of emphasis as well as current and past research projects are presented; publications resulting from the research are also listed.
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Research profile
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Current research projects
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Doctorate programs
Ethics Committee
The ethics committee examines research projects submitted by scientists of the IfK. Here [de] you will find information on the application modalities.