Power relations in global knowledge production. A cultural/critical approach

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study has bifold aims: first it tries to place cultural discourse studies (CDS) in the context of de-Westernization approaches in the field of international science in general, and in communication studies in particular. Second, the study empirically tests whether CDS, through its flagship Journal of Multicultural Discourses, is able to implement its policies towards a more inclusive, diverse and culturally balanced academic field that investigates the role of discourse and communication in an international context. Findings indicate that CDS is an academic subfield which is much more diverse and inclusive in terms of both editorial diversity and publication output, while intercultural collaboration should be further developed.