Media and communication studies in Sweden

Abstract Media and communication studies is a comparatively young academic discipline in Sweden. The subject’s establishment began with the 1960s—a time when expansion of mass media led to bigger demand for analysis, education critical reflection. Along that, political commercial interests more knowledge commissioned research, another considerable factor development institutionalization. field was brought forth by humanistic social-scientific strands, some actors conveniently travel between these two since demarcation lines are less pronounced North. Currently, roughly around 250 scholars active field, about 200 them organized DGPuK’s Nordic sister organization FSMK. research Sweden also greatly oriented towards broader context, institutionalized instance through Information Centre Communication Research (Nordicom). For scholars, labour market open, not only other academics but entries from countries outside Scandinavia. students, provides rich smorgasbord general highly specialized programmes or stand-alone courses variable length offered both Swedish English. This article aims inform history contemporary conditions studies, personal note based on own experiences.