Hello, below i’ve written what is expected of me, please let me know if i should clarify anything and do not hesitate to contact me.
The main focus of this course is to critically understand the role of state and corporate propaganda, how to manage opinion, the use of public relations, processes such as lobbying, think tanks and media management.
This is what is expected of the work:
Show an advanced understanding of the techniques for managing opinion and consent in advanced societies.
Understand how interests and ideas are related and how interests are pursued through the use of ideological and practical contest.
Have a detailed knowledge of the rise and operation of state propaganda and the public relations, opinion and market research industries.
Demonstrate skills in interrogation and analysis of rhetoric in policy, promotional and news materials
Use critical theories on the manufacture of consent to analyse policy and other pronouncements
Students are expected to show evidence of having achieved these outcomes through:
· An original analytical essay demonstrating skills in data synthesis, analysis and presentation.
For the bibliography and references Noam Chomsky is definitely one who should be referenced, as well as Jurgen Habermas. Aside from them you are free to cite whomever.
I look forward to hearing from you.