Spring 2024
INF 385T Special Topics in Information Science: Seminar in Propaganda, Deception and Manipulation in the Technology Era
Unique ID: 27755
Cross-listing of LAW 397S, hosted by the School of Law.
In Person
DESCRIPTION
Examination of propaganda and disinformation campaigns, the psychology behind how they work and how they became central to both the Cold War and political elections; as well as the advent of social media and algorithmic optimization to facilitate and accelerate the reach and impact.
PREREQUISITES
Graduate standing.
RESTRICTIONS
Restricted to graduate students in the School of Information through registration periods 1 and 2. Outside students will be permitted to join our waitlists beginning with registration period 3.