BSSb1189 Psychological Warfare: From Trojan Horse to Algorithmic Manipulation

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Robin Burda (lecturer)
Mgr. Veronika Blablová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Vendula Divišová, Ph.D.
Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Lucie Pospíšilová
Supplier department: Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Tue 18:00–19:40 U33
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 40 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 26/40, only registered: 0/40, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/40
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives (in Czech)
This course provides students with both a conceptual and practical understanding of psychological warfare, along with related concepts that have evolved in the 20th and 21st centuries – such as psychological operations (PSYOP) and cognitive warfare.

Special attention is given to the historical development of psychological warfare from antiquity to the modern era, with a focus on recent case studies and the impact of artificial intelligence on this domain. Psychological operations conducted by both state and non-state actors will be examined, and primary source materials will be used whenever possible to offer students both theoretical foundations and practical insights into the tools and tactics of psychological warfare.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
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