Dr. Katharina Kleinen Von Königslöw

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Biography

Katharina Kleinen-von Königslöw is a Professor in Communication Studies at the University of Hamburg, specializing in Digital Communication Sustainability. She has a multifaceted research focus, notably on the implications of digital communication in the political public sphere, with particular emphasis on sustainability issues. Her interests span content and reception effects in digital political communication, primarily examining social networks and smartphone use. She actively engages in debates around sustainable lifestyles and the transformation of the political public sphere influenced by digitalization, addressing themes such as individualization, transnationalization, and the entertainization of discourse. Kleinen-von Königslöw's work critically analyzes dysfunctions in digital public spheres including misinformation, opinion bubbles, and the challenges posed by transnational communication. A seasoned educator, she has taught various courses on empirical communication research, journalism, and media globalization, sharing her extensive expertise with students and the academic community.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-08-01 — Present

University of Hamburg • Hamburg

Professor in Communication Studies, focusing on Digital Communication Sustainability.

Vice Dean Academic Affairs

2018-10-01 — 2021-12-31

University of Hamburg • Hamburg

Oversaw academic affairs for the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences.

Academic Director

2017-10-01 — Present

Erasmus Mundus Master •

Directed the Erasmus Mundus Master program 'Journalism, Media Globalisation'.

Junior Professor

2015-02-01 — 2016-07-31

University of Zurich •

Conducted research in Political Communication.

Senior Research Assistant

2010-09-01 — 2015-01-31

University of Vienna •

Worked on various media research projects.

Requirements for University of Hamburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field At least 60 ECTS in core computer science subjects
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or preliminary transcript)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Module descriptions/table of 60 ECTS in CS
Specialization Notes

Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).