Political Propaganda and Techniques of Influence

Name: Political Propaganda and Techniques of Influence
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Learn the core concepts of political propaganda and how to recognise and respond to it in this free online course.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Define key concepts that distinguish propaganda from other forms of communication.
Explain how domain-specific objectives shape persuasive communication strategies.
Distinguish overt and covert delivery methods used in propaganda messages.
Categorise structural components that organise the design of propaganda content.
Analyse emotional triggers that influence audience reactions to persuasive messages.
Evaluate how group identity and narrative framing shape collective perception.
Identify the seven classic propaganda techniques across persuasive contexts.
Compare symbolic authority, group pressure, and distortion within classic techniques.
Recognise modern media tactics that amplify behavioural and perceptual influence.
Assess large-scale disinformation patterns, including the Big Lie strategy.
Outline political, commercial, social, and institutional uses of propaganda.
Review ethical, cultural, and global responses that strengthen propaganda resilience.

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