ABSTRACT
This chapter traces the development of journalism studies by analyzing from a global viewpoint the dynamic construction, differentiation, and transformation of institutions relevant to the field, as well as the theoretical approaches employed and the paradigms, topics, and methods involved in research. It focuses on three main characteristics: major methodological and conceptual schools; seminal books or journals in the field; and pioneering universities, colleges, or other academic institutions in offering journalism or communication studies. The chapter examines the regions with the longest tradition of journalism studies starting with the United States and Western Europe. It describes the development of journalism studies in other regions, namely Russia and Central and Eastern Europe, the Arab world and Turkey, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, China, and India and other Asian countries. The chapter analyzes whether there are global patterns in the development of journalism studies or whether there are regional differences that still dominate the field despite apparent economic globalization.
