PSYC 451 - Attitudes, Persuasion, and Political Propaganda

Institution:

University of Delaware

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

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.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.udel.edu/

Phone Number:

(302) 831-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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