Assignment: Political Propaganda
Type "propaganda ads" in a search engine and review the Images section of the results. Select a political propaganda advertisement to evaluate.
Consider the ethical standards for political persuasion.
Think about the role of symbols used in persuasion. How are symbols ethically or unethically used in propaganda to achieve persuasive communication?
Submit a 3 pages paper in which you explain the use of propaganda in your selected political advertisement. Then, explain how the symbols in your selected political propaganda advertisement adhere to or violate ethical standards. Include the image of the advertisement you chose.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
References should come from:
• Larson, C. U. (2013). Persuasion: Reception and responsibility (13th ed.). Boston, MA: Wadsworth.
o Chapter 2, "Perspectives on Ethics in Persuasion"
- "Importance of Ethics" (pp. 41-47)
- "Ethical Standards for Political Persuasion" (pp. 55-68)
o Chapter 2 focuses on the importance of ethical issues and standards in the persuasion process.
o Chapter 5, "The Making, Use, and Misuse of Symbols" (pp. 119-142).