IR525 INTERNATIONAL PROPAGANDA
| Course Code: | 3140525 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | International Relations |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Masters |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. EBRU BOYAR |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to analyse the use and effects of propaganda, mass persuasion and psychological warfare in modern world politics. It will focus on the historical development of propaganda and the use of different propaganda means such as press, film, and posters using specific case studies.
This seminar aims to develop students’ understanding of the significance of cultural manipulation and the power of propaganda in the policy-making environment. Students will be expected to develop their ability to analyse historical data and to show evidence of a sophisticated approach to historical interpretation.
Course Content
The aim of this course is to analyze the use and effects of propaganda, mass persuasion and psychological warfare in modern world politics. This course will cover the period from the beginning of the 19th century to the present day. It will focus on the historical development of propaganda and the use of different propaganda means such as the printed press, film, history and maps which will be examined using specific case studies.
Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | To enhance and deepen the scholarly knowledge in the discipline of International Relations | ✔ | |||
| 2 | To establish connections between different disciplines of social sciences | ✔ | |||
| 3 | To view social and international developments from a holistic perspective | ✔ | |||
| 4 | To establish advanced-level oral and written communication skills in both academic and practical spheres of life | ✔ | |||
| 5 | To produce original ideas by developing habits of inquiry | ✔ | |||
| 6 | To obtain high-level research skills and ethics | ✔ | |||
| 7 | To have social sensitivity and moral responsibility | ✔ | |||
| 8 | To be able to express ideas and prepare effective presentations in academic and professional platforms | ✔ | |||
| 9 | To contribute to the scientific literature | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution