Transcript Propaganda

Propaganda is defined as a systematic form of persistent
persuasion that attempts to influence the emotions,
attitudes, opinions, and actions of specified target
audiences for ideological, political or commercial purposes
through the controlled transmission of one-sided
messages (which may or may not be factual) via mass and
direct media channels.
• Posters
• Newspapers
• Film Reels
• Radio Broadcasts
• Music, Theatre
• Speeches
• Television
• Pop Culture
• Literature
• Symbols (flags, national
anthems, heroic figures)
• Cartoon
• Art
Propaganda attempts to evoke an emotional response that can be
mobilized to achieve a nation’s goals. In general it attempts to
deliver a focused message through:
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Selective use of information
Appeals to emotions
Use of symbols
Indoctrination:
Propaganda is usually carried out in campaigns
around an issue and is one form of repeating a
message over and over to the point that the
people stop questioning the nation or
government’s objectives.
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CONCISE - brief
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CATCHY – appealing/attractive
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COMPREHENSIVE - complete
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CLEAR - obvious
Assignment......
In your groups, examine the following posters fill out the “Analysing
Propaganda Chart.”
Before you fill out each section, make sure you discuss, as a group,
sections 1 to 7