Analyzing Propaganda

in an International Perspective

Prof. Dr. Silke GrafeChristian Seyferth-Zapf

Prof. Dr. Renee Hobbs

Webinar

November 28, 2017

1. Introduction (5 min)

2. Discussion of contemporary propaganda examples from Germany and the US

□ Open discussion – small groups (20 min)

□ Comparison & open discussion – large group (20 min)

3. Further questions & summary (10 min)

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Agenda

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VideoAnt

Link:

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Link:

https://ant.um

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Similarities and Differences

Video 1 – German AfD:https://youtu.be/rwSUXW3migQ

Video 2 – Donald Trump campaign:https://youtu.be/vST61W4bGm8

Identify similarities and differences between these

two examples.

Work together in 3 groups together with students from Germany and the US for the next 20 minutes and save your findings on Padlet: https://padlet.com/sballding/videochat

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Similarities and Differences

→ Share your results and present your analysis

OPEN DISCUSSION

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Questions

What new questions came to your mind while analyzing these propaganda examples from a cross-national perspective?

- politics- campaigns- media etc.