Propaganda and Persuasion

Persuasion—along with its cousins: propaganda, manipulation, and coercion—has always been part of the human experience. The 20th and 21st centuries, however, have seen the rise of mass media and an explosion of digital messaging, making it critical for us to understand the tools and science of persuasion. This course gives you a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore the powerful, fascinating—and occasionally dangerous—world of influence. Taught by Professor Dannagal G. Young of the University of Delaware, these 12 eye-opening lectures arm you with the tools of effective communication and the insight to understand—and perhaps resist—persuasion in all its forms.