Page 7 - MIL Syllabus and Lesson Plans

Gather a few recent uses of the word propaganda, in print or in conversations. See if they
correspond to the suggestions here.

‘Ideology’ is sometimes used in similar ways. Such marginalising usage can make it
seem that it is always the other side – never one’s own – that has an ideology, or is trying

to propagandise for its position.

MODULE 6. Media and Advertising

Types of visual materials

Advertising functions

Techniques in advertising

Stereotypes in advertising

Practical assignments

Watch and discuss the US drama series Mad Men

Conduct a content analysis research into gadget ads.

Develop your own advert /group activity/.

MODULE 7. New Media

Networking media

Network phobias

Practical assignments

Watch and discuss the film ‘Social Dilemma’.

MODULE 8. Cybersecurity

Security on social networks

What problems are possible in social networks

How to protect your social media account

Confirmation protection

Dangers of logging into someone else's computer

Confidentiality in social networks - sources of problems

How to protect yourself from digital criminals

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