New research: Danish satirical cartoons challenge readers less than we think
Danish satirical cartoons are less provocative and challenge the readers less than we think they do. This is revealed by a new PhD thesis from Roskilde University.
Greenland’s desire for independence is a fight based on rhetoric and laws
The legacy of colonialism lingers, huge investments from China are a temptation, and influence with the United States is at stake when Denmark and Greenland struggle rhetorically over the control of Greenland’s underground riches.
When Game of Thrones becomes a common language to talk about serious issues
In a changed media landscape, pop culture references become a common language - one that is moving beyond the fictional entertainment universes and gets used as a framework to talk about everyday life or serious subjects, shows the research of Associate Professor Susana Tosca.
No one avoids Trump
The communication of US companies is - no matter the intent - increasingly being interpreted as statements for or against the president. Researchers from Roskilde University have studied how Donald Trump impacts the communication culture in God’s own country.
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