Propaganda in politics - the use of language for effect in electioneering campaign Department: Political Science By: sazango Project ID: 5272 Rating: (3.3) votes: 6Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractCommunication as a complex phenomenon remains vital to the sustenance of relationships and human existence. It is in fact, the oil that lubricates human interactions. Despite this significance, communication is a double-edged sword that can be used either positively or negatively. Boulton (1978, p.41) attested to the negative social intend of language from the perspective of its potential for complexity. She also observed that‘’language is often used, not to communicate but to deceive. This is often true of political and religious propaganda..’’ The intention to manipulate people’s mind and thoughts is symbolically expressed through print and broadcast media particularly, during political campaigns and in the eventual practice of politics in a given society. It was observed that man as a political animal engages in the practice of politics as a social and noble activity to express his political agenda either positively or negatively. Therefore, it was recommended that political candidates should endeavor to inform and persuade electorates rather than deceive or merely entertain them. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Political Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Federalism and national integration in Nigeria: issues and challenges»The role of local government in rural development: a study of Warri north local government area of Delta state»The role of political parties in democratic governance in Nigeria: a case study of PDP: 1999-2007»Dependency and underdevelopment in Africa: the Nigerian experience»Terrorism and Nigerias economy: an assessment of the boko haram insurgency»Nigerian federalism and local government autonomy»Women empowerment in Nigerian politics: (case study of Udi local government area)»Poverty reduction and sustainable development in Nigeria»Poverty and youth restiveness in Nigeria. An evaluation of the boko haram crisis»Corruption and underdevelopment (a case study of halliburton) »The socio-economic implications of the boko haram insurgence in Nigeria: 2009-2013»The impact of civil society organization on Nigerias socio-political development: An appraisal of civil liberties organization»The impact of public opinion on public policy in Nigeria: an appraisal of 2010-2012»Labour unrest and underdevelopment in Nigeria: an appraisal of 2000-2013»Military rule and political transition in Nigeria: An appraisal of Abacha regime (1993- 1998)