Course
Course 7.5 credits • SASH69
What is the relationship between political power and media? To what extent is the rhetorical strategies in a society due to the media landscape? How can new communication technologies affect the political game rules?
This interdisciplinary course deals with the rhetorical use of media to establish power – in the past and in the present. We study the impact of new communication technologies such as writing, print and broadcasting on rhetoric, and we critically discuss rhetorical strategies and propaganda used by politicians and potentates.
Study period:
spring semester 2025
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
day
Study period:
2025-04-01 – 2025-06-03
Language of instruction:
English
Application code:
LU-72601
Eligibility:
General requirements for university studies in Sweden
Introductory meeting: Tuesday, 1 April at 10.15 – 12.00 in SOL:A121
Teachers:
Anders Eriksson,
Martin Sundby