Ethical Considerations in Persuasion
Examining the moral responsibilities of persuaders and the ethical boundaries of rhetorical strategies.
Key Questions
- Evaluate the ethical implications of using fear appeals in public health campaigns.
- Justify when withholding information in a persuasive argument crosses an ethical line.
- Assess the responsibility of an audience to critically evaluate persuasive messages.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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