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Propaganda and Adult Education
Author(s) -
Novak Richard J.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
new horizons in adult education and human resource development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1939-4225
DOI - 10.1002/nha3.10002
Subject(s) - political science , sociology
The issue of whether or not adult educators should condone so called propagandistic materials, as were used in the literacy campaigns of Nicaragua, is a complex one. The issue is part of a larger one: the interfacing of propaganda, politics, and education. There are many aspects to this interfacing which confront the adult educator. The following article begins with an explication of propaganda, highlighting related issues which confront the adult educator. From there, the article looks at the specific example of Nicaragua and at literacy education in general. This is followed by some suggestions for practice.