Propaganda and Persuasion – Socratic Seminar Questions

These questions will serve as the basis to our Socratic Seminar. The completed answers are due on class on the day of the seminar. ANSWER ON YOUR OWN LOOSELEAF!

Respond to each question in AT LEAST 4 SENTENCE. Support your responses with examples from your life or the outside world.

  1. Children and teenagers are exposed to violence in movies, video games, and other media outlets. What responsibility, if any, should the media take for the high level of violence in schools?
  1. The government is notorious for “lying by omission” or only allowing the public to access limited amounts of information. What dangers can come from keeping certain information hidden from the public? Also, what dangers could come from making all information accessible?
  1. Should gruesome or shocking advertisements like “Montana Meth Project” be allowed to air on television? What are both the positive and negative effects of exposing people to these images?
  1. People will often spend large amounts of money, not for the product they are buying, but for the label or name brand associated with it. Why are some people so easily persuaded by the power of what is considered popular? What does this say about our society as a whole?
  1. Soft drinks, fast food, clothing, shoes, technology, sports and music advertisements are usually directed at teens even though people of all ages purchase these products. Why do you think these major campaigns are directed at young adults and teenagers? Should this be insulting to you?
  1. Create three questions of your own to ask during the seminar. The questions should somehow relate to persuasion or propaganda.

Propaganda and Persuasion – Socratic Seminar Questions

These questions will serve as the basis to our Socratic Seminar. The completed answers are due on class on the day of the seminar. ANSWER ON YOUR OWN LOOSELEAF!

Respond to each question in AT LEAST 4 SENTENCE. Support your responses with examples from your life or the outside world.

  1. Children and teenagers are exposed to violence in movies, video games, and other media outlets. What responsibility, if any, should the media take for the high level of violence in schools?
  1. The government is notorious for “lying by omission” or only allowing the public to access limited amounts of information. What dangers can come from keeping certain information hidden from the public? Also, what dangers could come from making all information accessible?
  1. Should gruesome or shocking advertisements like “Montana Meth Project” be allowed to air on television? What are both the positive and negative effects of exposing people to these images?
  1. People will often spend large amounts of money, not for the product they are buying, but for the label or name brand associated with it. Why are some people so easily persuaded by the power of what is considered popular? What does this say about our society as a whole?
  1. Soft drinks, fast food, clothing, shoes, technology, sports and music advertisements are usually directed at teens even though people of all ages purchase these products. Why do you think these major campaigns are directed at young adults and teenagers? Should this be insulting to you?
  1. Create three questions of your own to ask during the seminar. The questions should somehow relate to persuasion or propaganda.