Sumários

Mind Over Media: “Cognitive Bias in Propaganda”

29 Outubro 2025, 14:00 Ana Rita Martins

Press Review Activity (II)


Mind Over Media: “Cognitive Bias in Propaganda”

  • Repetition Bias
  • Confirmation Bias



Mind Over Media: ‘Beneficial, Benign or Harmful?’

27 Outubro 2025, 14:00 Ana Rita Martins

Propaganda:

  • Mind Over Media: ‘Beneficial, Benign or Harmful?’ 
  • Analysing the Impact of Propaganda
  • CPE Practice.


Mind Over Media: “An Introduction to Propaganda”

22 Outubro 2025, 14:00 Ana Rita Martins

Mind Over Media: “An Introduction to Propaganda”

  • Definitions of Propaganda
  • In-class discussion

Contemporary Propaganda: Recognising Propaganda Techniques.

  1. Activate Emotions
  2. Simplify Information
  3. Respond to Audience Needs and Desires
  4. Attack Opponents
Homework: Write your own customised definition of propaganda 


Mind Over Media: Influencers

20 Outubro 2025, 14:00 Ana Rita Martins

Mind Over Media: Influencers

  • Influencers vs. Thought Leaders
  • Characteristics associated with influencers vs. thought leaders
  • Applying key media literacy questions to social media posts: deconstruction activity


Press View: Day One. Mind Over Media (I): The Influencers

15 Outubro 2025, 14:00 Ana Rita Martins

Press View: Day One. 

  • Theme: "Government Shutdown & Plenary Action"
Mind Over Media (I): The Influencers
  • Persuasive Language & Trust
  • Authority vs. Authenticity: Introduction