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MIT 433G (Winter 2006)   Information, Persuasion & Propaganda: Human Issues in Information Design

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This seminar course will examine design factors that influence information interpretation and use. Empirical research will be examined to provide insight into questions such as: why are we afraid of airplane crashes more than car accidents?; why are some speakers more persuasive than others?; how much information is too much?; does it matter if the cup is 'half empty' or 'half full'? The first half of the term will be devoted to a review of relevant literature. Students will have the opportunity to present results of media analyses during the second half of the term.

This course is no longer active. Please contact FIMS Undergraduate Student Services, fims@uwo.ca, for more information.



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