The Journalism Studies field of study provides theoretical foundations and methodological competence for the conceptual understanding, empirical research and analytical explanation of journalism’s complexity, its historical development and its contemporary social and technological changes. In addressing journalism as a specific societal institution, discourse, profession and work, it applies various approaches, well-established in journalism studies, such as political sciences, sociology, cultural sciences, political economy and linguistics, as well as qualitative and quantitative methodological traditions. It tackles various research topics in-depth, such as the epistemology of journalism, the role of journalism in society, journalism ethics, media law and journalism, technological innovations in journalism, the economy of journalism, the cultural production of journalism, working relations and conditions in journalism, journalism and audiences, the history of journalism, journalism education and professionalization.