PROPAGANDA AND DISINFORMATION IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

<국제관계에서의 프로파간다와 허위정보> 과목은 수강생들에게 국제관계분야와 매우 관련이 있는 일련의 중요한 기술과 능력을 향상시키는 기회를 제공한다. 이 과목은 국제관계에서의 프로파간다의 역사에 초점을 맞추며 이런 맥락에서 허위정보의 중요성에도 주목한다. 이 과목은 에드워드 버네이스(EdwardBarneys), 노암 촘스키(Noam Chomsky), 자크 엘륄(JacquesEllul) 및 해럴드 라스웰(Harold D. Laswell)의 프로파간다에 관한몇 가지 고전 이론을 검토한다. 또한 조나단 아우어바흐(Jonathan Auerbach), 폴 베인즈(Paul Baines), 러스 카스트로노보(RussCastronovo), 니콜라스 오쇼네시(Nicholas O`Shaughnessy), 낸시 스노우(Nancy Snow) 및 제이슨 스탠리(Jason Stanley)의 프로파간다 및 허위정보에 관한 최근의 작업도 살펴본다. 이 과목의 중요한 요소는 제1차 세계대전, 제2차 세계대전 및 냉전을 비롯한 프로파간다와 허위정보의 역사적 사례를 검토하는 것이다. 이와 더불어 보다 최근의 프로파간다 사례도 다룬다.이 과목은 또한 프로파간다와 미디어 사이의 관계 및 프로파간다와 허위정보의 현대적 확산에서 인터넷과SNS가 하는 역할 또한 포함한다. 이 과목의 수강생은 프로파간다와 허위정보가 작동하는방식을 이해하고 프로파간다와 허위정보의 사례를 인식하는 능력을 향상시키며 조작에 대해 보다 탄력적으로 대응하게 된다.

While analyzing historical uses of media in the service of state or commercial propaganda, the course aims to foster independent thinking. Participants will be able to make informed, independent, and well-grounded judgments about the persuasion and control mechanisms targeted at various groups, situations, markets, and national interests through historical analysis of the evolving mechanisms, techniques, and uses of ideology. The course fosters an understanding of propaganda's dynamics in authoritarian and democratic, national and international contexts. This especially concerns international conflicts and disputes. The course is intended to improve participant’s critical thinking abilities, increase their media literacy, and provide analytical research tools which they can use for analyzing and evaluating media controversies. Participants will get a deeper understanding of how political communication works, and of the role which propaganda, and information control play in contemporary politics. Participants will be asked to formulate a research question, acquire and analyze sources, and write an essay based on this research.

No previous knowledge is required. Taking the course Fundamentals of Political Science before taking this course is recommended.

No previous knowledge is required. Taking the course Fundamentals of Political Science before taking this course is recommended.

The course Propaganda and Disinformation in International Relations offers several practical uses for students. Here are some potential practical applications: Understanding Information Warfare: Students gain an in-depth understanding of propaganda techniques, disinformation campaigns, and information warfare strategies employed in international relations. Media Analysis and Journalism: The course equips students with the skills to critically analyze media content and recognize propaganda and disinformation narratives. This is beneficial for careers in journalism, media analysis, and fact-checking, as participants gain the ability to identify and expose false or misleading information, contribute to media ethics, and ensure accurate reporting. International Communication and Diplomacy: Students learn how propaganda and disinformation shape international communication and diplomatic relations. This knowledge is relevant for careers in diplomacy, international organizations, and public diplomacy, where understanding the manipulation of information is essential to navigate complex geopolitical environments. Strategic Communication: Students develop skills in strategic communication and message analysis. They can apply this knowledge to design effective communication strategies,