Professor Dr. Mats Ekström

Biography

Mats Ekström is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in Journalism and Media Communication. He obtained his PhD in Sociology from Uppsala University and has held professorships at Örebro University before transferring to the University of Gothenburg in 2011. His research interest revolves around Journalism, media talk interaction, discourse, and conversation analysis, as well as the role of media in politics and democracy. He investigates young people’s media usage and its implications for civic engagement, utilizing various methodologies to explore these domains. Throughout his academic career, Ekström has contributed significantly to the field, examining critical aspects of news framing and the influences of authoritarian values on media communication practices. He actively teaches courses related to media communication studies and journalism, integrating theoretical and practical elements to enrich the learning experience for his students. His extensive publication record includes numerous articles in reputable journals, reflecting his involvement in cutting-edge research and ongoing academic discourse within the field of media studies.

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