PSYC 451 - Attitudes, Persuasion, and Political Propaganda

Credit(s): 3

PERSUASION & PROPAGANDA
Component: Lecture
This course provides an introduction to persuasion and political propaganda. We will first define propaganda and discuss the primary theories in persuasion and propaganda that could be applied to designing and analyzing propaganda campaigns. We will then apply these theories to analyze WWI and WWII propaganda posters, propaganda films, and political campaign commercials (primarily from the U.S.), and misinformation and Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign and beyond.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option

Crosslisted: Crosslisted with POSC 451.

Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically