Question 1
(PAP)
25 marks
(a) Generate a propaganda statement of about 100 words promoting one of the
following topics: (i) The Right to Life: Why the death penalty should not be re-
introduced in Namibia; OR (ii) Responding to a commercial advertisement and social
media campaign suggesting that a pharmacy that you own is distributing "fake"
medicines. Your propaganda statement should make clear what media channels you
would use.
(13 marks)
(b) Distinguish between the definitions of White, Black, and Grey propaganda. Explain
which of these types of propaganda were used in generating your statement in Question
l(a).
(12 marks)
Question 2
25 marks
Discuss the religious origins of propaganda practice, giving your critique of the following
historical moments:
(a) The declaration by the Council of Florence (1441) that no salvation is possible
outside the Catholic Church, and that anyone who dies without being "joined" to
the teachings and faith of that church will go into the "eternal fire which was
prepared for the devil and his angels"
(12 marks)
(b) The "Crusades" by a series of Christian armies from Europe which invaded
Palestine with the purpose of overthrowing the Muslim leaders, and securing
Christian access and governance of Biblical sites, including the "holy city" of
Jerusalem.
(13 marks)
Question 3
25 marks
Name and, in your own words, describe FIVE of Robert Cialdini's principles of
persuasion, giving examples in each case.
(SxSmarks = 25 marks).
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