ATS3971 · Monash University
Propaganda: Dark arts in a digital age
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Arts
What it covers
In this unit you, will examine propaganda, ‘disinformation’ and influence operations in a digital age. You will learn about the history of propaganda in politics and conflicts, and how this helps us understand its contemporary practice. You will study a range of current issues including surveillance capitalism and the political economy of disinformation; data misuse; computational propaganda; AI and deepfakes; free speech and censorship; use of power, emotion and language; hacking and leaking; hybrid war; influence mercenaries; and election manipulation. You will have the opportunity to examine potential responses to manage these challenges and the implications for journalism, security and human rights.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Propaganda research, methods and analysis | Written | 35% |
| Short essay - theory | Written | 25% |
| Student project and final report or Journalistic article | Project | 40% |
When and where
Not offered in 2027, or offerings not published yet.