In political advertising, the use of symbols is essential. Its strategy and techniques are similar with commercial advertising, especially when using propaganda as a tool of persuasion. Symbols in political propaganda help to persuade and influence the perception of countries, societies, and organizations by promoting justice, national pride, and a sense of duty. When viewed in this light, is influencing an audience through the use of symbols in political propaganda ethical? This Assignment continues the examination of the ethics, symbols, and propaganda by applying these concepts to our political lives.
For this week’s Assignment, you analyze the ethical use of propaganda as a form of political advertisement as well as evaluate the use of symbols in political propaganda.
To prepare for this Assignment:
Review the Learning Resources for this week.
Type “propaganda ads” in a search engine and review the Images section of the results. Select a political propaganda advertisement to evaluate.
Consider the ethical standards for political persuasion.
Think about the role of symbols used in persuasion. How are symbols ethically or unethically used in propaganda to achieve persuasive communication?
The Assignment:
Submit a 2- to 3-page paper in which you explain the use of propaganda in your selected political advertisement. Then, explain how the symbols in your selected political propaganda advertisement adhere to or violate ethical standards. Include the image of the advertisement you chose.
Be sure to support your ideas by connecting them to the week’s Learning Resources, and something you have read, heard, seen, and/or experienced.
