Publication of the Institute’s Award-Winning Theses
This year the institute has honored three theses that stood out for their exceptional quality and relevance. They are now available on the publication platform OPEN FAU:
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Julian Blanz: „Die Grünen sind schuld!“ – Ein neues Feindbild? Narrative in der politischen Kommunikation von CDU/CSU auf Twitter 2022–2025 [“The Greens Are to Blame!” – A New Scapegoat? Narratives in the Political Communication of the CDU/CSU on Twitter 2022–2025]
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Zuzana Jurosova: Schutzbedürftige oder Sicherheitsrisiko? Anfechtungen des Asylrechts im deutschen Diskurs über russische Deserteure und Kriegsdienstverweigerer [Vulnerable or Security Risk? Challenges to Asylum Law in the German Discourse on Russian Deserters and Conscientious Objectors]
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Gesa Ida Marie Bürster: Digitale Repression in autoritären Staaten. Einfluss digitaler Technik auf Repressionsstrategien am Beispiel von Russland [Digital Repression in Authoritarian States. The Influence of Digital Technology on Repression Strategies Using the Example of Russia]
The award ceremony took place on July 9, 2025, as part of the event for the institute’s bachelor’s and master’s graduates. On this summer day, students, faculty, and families gathered in Lecture Hall C to celebrate the occasion.