Course description
Propaganda is a powerful tool is used by governments, corporations as well as other institutions and organizations to try to shape public opinion and guide behaviour. How does propaganda work? How effective is it? How do you know something is propaganda when you see it? How do you defend yourself from propaganda and being manipulated? If you have ever wondered about the reach and impact of propaganda and how to defend against it, this course is for you!
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Spring 2026 registration opens March 2, 2026.Fall 2026 registration opens June 29, 2026.
Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery