In what key ways did the Nazis use propaganda to gain power and build support for the Holocaust? Could these techniques be used today and if so how might they be countered?
Guidelines
- For the original post, shoot for 200-250 words, basically one paragraph’s worth of content.
- Write two substantial responses to your classmates.
You will be graded on the following criteria:
- Answering the question or addressing the prompt posed in sufficient detail
- Synthesis of the materials used to craft your response
- Reference to the week's materials (try to directly reference a minimum of two readings per discussion)
- Substantive responses to your classmates. "I agree!" is not a substantive response.
- Cordiality of interactions. Disagreement is perfectly fine (including with me!), but it must be done respectfully and politely
- What lessons if any can propagandists today learn anything from World War II leaflet campaigns?
Guidelines
Your assignment submission should be 300-400 words in length. It will be graded on the following criteria:- Substantive response to the question or prompt posed in sufficient detail
- Synthesis of the materials used to craft your response
- References the week's materials (directly reference a minimum of three resources per assignment)