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Basics of advertising theory

ECTS: 6

Year/Semester: 1 . years, 2 . semester

Total hours: 60

Lecturers

Assoc. Prof. Ivan Tanta, Sr. Lect. Marija Volarević Sršen

Course objectives

The aim of the course is to provide students with basic knowledge of propaganda theories and to enable them to independently identify different forms of propaganda and tactics used by interest groups to achieve their goals. After completing the course, students will know the role that propaganda plays in war and peace, including its implications for international relations, domestic politics, and the civil and corporate sectors.

The aim of the course is also to enable students to become more aware and critical consumers and creators of information through the knowledge they gain.

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to provide students with basic knowledge of propaganda theories and to enable them to independently identify different forms of propaganda and tactics used by interest groups to achieve their goals. After completing the course, students will know the role that propaganda plays in war and peace, including its implications for international relations, domestic politics, and the civil and corporate sectors.

The aim of the course is also to enable students to become more aware and critical consumers and creators of information through the knowledge they gain.

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Studying at VERN' University is much more than just dry learning of theory. Students further develop theoretical knowledge from lectures through project assignments in collaboration with successful companies, thus developing skills for the business world and building relationships. In addition, they have the opportunity to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities - from playing sports through the VERN' Sport program and absorbing cultural content through the VERN' Culture program, to getting involved in student initiatives, organizing various events, attending seminars and workshops, and visiting the most important conferences and business-educational events.

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