HIST 193P: HISTPERSUASION
University of California, Santa Barbara
What is "fake" news and how has it developed historically? To understand th is phenomenon, this course explores the history of advertising, market rese arch, public relations, and propaganda in global perspective. We consider h ow these persuasion industries emerged, how they operated in different plac es and time periods to shape politics, policies, and public opinion. We als o consider how these industries influence our identities and understandings of race, class, and gender, age and ideas about sexuality and the body. Fi nally, we pay attention to the changing influence of the modern media and t he major critics who have worried about its power to manipulate the public.
Average GPA: 3.75
Grade distribution records: 192 students across 1 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 62 | 32.3% |
| A | 69 | 35.9% |
| A- | 30 | 15.6% |
| B+ | 11 | 5.7% |
| B | 9 | 4.7% |
| B- | 2 | 1.0% |
| C+ | 4 | 2.1% |
| C | 2 | 1.0% |
| C- | 2 | 1.0% |
| F | 1 | 0.5% |
Based on 192 student grade records across 1 term and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Rappaport E D 192 students, Average GPA 3.75