Program

For three days, journalists will meet other knowledgeable mediators of information from different regions of the world in Innsbruck. In conversations with colleagues and other experts, visitors find out what is going on behind the scenes of the information on international events, which is often hastily and superficially conveyed, and can contribute.

Current social, political and cultural developments are the focus of the debates, from book presentations, exhibitions, doc-films and audio features. The Journalismusfest Innsbruck opens a window to the complex present in which we live.

The Journalismusfest Innsbruck opens a window to the complex present in which we live.

Claudiasaal

Media Criticism, Today and Tomorrow

Its Growing Impact on Societal Debates

Conversation

Media have been under critical scrutiny since their inception, not just since the rise of social media. You can trace an arc, from Socrates passing through Karl Kraus’ Die Fackel and Theodor W. Adorno, straight to today. In recent decades, voices critical of the media have grown louder once again. Media-critical stances and statements are exerting a growing influence on societal discourse and journalistic practice itself. What is the role of media criticism in society? In his new book, Innsbruck-based scholar of German literature Dirk Rose explores this question. He will discuss this topic with Media Scholar Volker Lilienthal, who has long held the Rudolf Augstein Foundation Professorship for the Practice of Quality Journalism.

Volker Lilienthal
Communication Scientist, 2006-2025, University of Hamburg, Co-publisher of “Lügenpresse. Anatomie eines politischen Kampfbegriffs” (2017) (Lying Press. Anatomy of a Political Battle Cry)

Dirk Rose
Professor of Contemporary German Literature and Media, University of Innsbruck;
author of “Medienkritik. Theorie und Geschichte” (2025) (Media Criticism. Theory and History)

Moderator
Benedikt Kapferer
Journalist, ORF Tirol

German

Free admission

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Die Mitwirkenden

Wir freuen uns auf Journalist*innen, Wissenschaftler*innen und NGOs aus verschiedenen Regionen der Welt.

Die Schauplätze

Die Veranstaltungsorte des Festivals liegen im Zentrum von Innsbruck. Sie sind zu Fuß gut zu erreichen.

Info

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