UOP BSCOM320T Week 4 Discussion - Communication Propaganda

BSCOM 320 UP Communication Propaganda Discussion

BSCOM/320T: Mass Communication And Media

 Week 4 Discussion - Communication Propaganda

Mass media communication truly has superpowers. While we are profoundly aware of its role in the advancement of literacy, education, and prosperity, we know there are dangers to spending too much time consuming it. There are many ethical dilemmas and decisions to consider as we navigate the endless amount of content vying for our attention. In today's hyper-partisan world, knowing what is "spun" and who is doing the "spinning" can be difficult. Additionally, it is not always easy to recognize propaganda, which is information used to promote a particular political cause or point of view. Review the scenarios below and explain whether any of the messages described can be considered propaganda. Support your response with rationale and examples.

Respond to the following in a minimum  words:

A message from a partisan media outlet that is not paid for with government funds

A message that is 100 percent true and paid for with government funds and promoted with government directions that is helpful to a particular party and damaging to another

Ordinary citizen social media posts that are liked and shared and believed to be true and important

Explain whether you feel it is possible to stop the spread of damaging propaganda. If so, how do you feel this can be accomplished?