In a democracy politicians work with the public to get things done. Sometimes the general public are enthusiastic supporters and sometimes they are reluctant travellers. Unlike autocracies, they need to persuade the public rather than direct them. Politicians have been manipulating the public since before the birth of Christ. Using historical examples what techniques do they use to manipulate us, how can we become more aware of them and what can we do to protect ourselves?

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Why politicians manipulate the public
• Why it is a political tool for a politician
• What techniques are used; Historical examples
• How can we protect ourselves from manipulation, and should we?

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Gain an insight into politicians’ techniques to manipulate the public through historical examples