Vol. 41 No. 1-2 (2019): Semiotische Medientheorien

The issue presents semiotic approaches in media studies, investigating the relationship between sign systems, media, and communication situations. The contributions reflect on the theoretical and methodological foundations of semiotic media theories, and apply them in a range of empirical studies. Particular attention is given to the analysis of multimodal phenomena and to the significance of praxeological approaches. By integrating diverse disciplines and methodological approaches, the contributions in this issue connect various theoretical and empirical strands of semiotic media theory, fostering a fruitful interdisciplinary dialogue.