9/11 Conspiracy Theories and the Narrative Paradigm
Following the attacks that took place on September 11, 2001, many conspiracy theories arose claiming that the original explanation that al-Qaeda was behind the violent attacks, in which thousands of Americans were killed, were falsified to cover up government involvement in the attacks. Since the attacks, a wide variety of conspiracy theories have been put forward in websites, books, and films. This study seeks to explain which argument has more coherence and fidelity, according to Walter Fisher’s narrative paradigm, and why such theories arise following traumatic historical events.
COMM 407, Special Topics: Narrative Paradigm
Doyle Srader
Banquet Room
1 – 3 PM