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Career Paths in International Affairs

Academic Exchange, Cultural Exchange, Cultural Diplomacy, Development Cooperation, Institutions of Remembrance and Reappraisal (Colonialism, Imperialism, Genocide)

The history of “international” relations is marked by very one-sided, unilateral action, often linked to power, violence, and domination. We “bring” our culture to others or “secure” valuable cultural artifacts from the clutches of the “oh-so-ignorant” locals. Analyzing and reflecting on this is a great achievement of modern critical cultural studies. Wherever new, multilateral, and more equitable forms of international cooperation and intercultural exchange are sought, professionals from the field of cultural studies are increasingly being employed at all levels, and with bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. This starts with organizations that “send” young volunteers abroad, through to more state-run activities such as the Goethe Institutes, to activities in international organizations. However, hierarchical thinking still seems to be inherent in the international sphere: the more academic the exchange, the greater the international relevance, the more “valuable” the “higher” academic degree.

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  - You are involved in various projects in developing countries or crisis areas that aim to improve the living conditions of local people.
  - You advise on the establishment of small businesses, impart knowledge on the extraction and processing of local materials, or train administrative staff.
  - You work in urban and spatial planning or in the advancement of women.
  - You analyze conflicts, counsel traumatized people, or conduct educational work to prevent crises.
  - You take on administrative tasks in projects, write reports, perform accounting work, or fill out applications for support initiatives.

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  - International offices of higher education institutions
  - Organizations for student exchanges
  - Non-governmental organizations
  - Federal volunteering organizations
  - Public sector administration
  - Religious communities

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  -Stellenangebote WiLa-Arbeitsmarkt
  - Plattform Zivile Konfliktberatung – Netzwerk der Zivilgesellschaft zur Überwindung von Gewalt
  - epo- Entwicklungspolitik online
  - Arbeitskreis lernen und helfen in Übersee e.V. – Stellenmarkt
  - Centrum für internationale Migration und Entwicklung
  - Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit GIZ – Stellenmarkt