American Studies and Ethnicity (AMST)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/ase/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in KAP462; phone (213) 740-2426.
Analysis of race and the economic, political, gender, and social dimensions of contemporary Los Angeles including topics such as residential segregation, economic inequality, and city politics.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture, one discussion, lab and one section of WRIT 140 listed below (unless you have already satisfied the Writing Requirement)
- Concurrent enrollment: WRIT 140
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10310D | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 100 of 102 | Robin Kelley | MRF340 | ||
| 10311D | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 0 of 1 | VKC155 | |||
| 10312D | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 1 of 1 | VKC155 | |||
| 10313R | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 26 of 26 | Margaret Salazar | WPHB30 | ||
| 10314R | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Thursday | 22 of 25 | Terrion Williamson | WPHB30 | ||
| 10315R | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Monday | 26 of 26 | Margaret Salazar | VKC201 | ||
| 10316R | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 25 of 25 | Terrion Williamson | VKC201 |
Concurrent Course
WRIT 140: Writing and Critical Reasoning (4.0 units)
Focuses on analytical and argumentative writing skills requisite to academic and professional writing. Emphasizes logical analysis of texts and other data, effective use of evidence, ethical argumentation, and stylistic and grammatical fluency. Requires concurrent enrollment with an affiliated General Education course in the Social Issues category. Students must achieve a satisfactory score on the verbal portion of the SAT, the USC Writing Examination, or credit for WRIT 120 or 121 bef
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64310D | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 16 of 17 | Devon Harlow | GFS205 | ||
| 64315D | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 16 of 16 | Jose Navarro | GFS212 | ||
| 64460D | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 16 of 17 | Jennifer Barager | GFS205 | ||
| 64470D | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 16 of 17 | Elizabeth Shin | THH113 | ||
| 66998D | Lab | 7:00-8:50pm | Wednesday | 438 of 2000 | BOV AUD |
Examines the diverse and complex religious traditions of Latin America.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the REL department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in REL 133.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60030R | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 146 of 150 | Roberto Lint Sagarena | THH201 | ||
| 60031R | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Monday | 25 of 25 | THH118 | |||
| 60032D | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Monday | 15 of 25 | THH118 |  | ||
| 60033R | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Monday | 26 of 26 | Todd Honma | THH118 | ||
| 60036R | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 26 of 26 | THH118 | |||
| 60037R | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 26 of 27 | THH118 | |||
| 60038R | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 27 of 27 | Todd Honma | THH118 |
An introduction to cultures and people in the Americas; the social, historical, economic and cultural formations that together make up the Latino/a American imaginary.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10325R | Discussion | 12:00-1:00pm | Thursday | 25 of 25 | Laura Fugikawa | VKC206 | ||
| 10326R | Discussion | 12:00-1:00pm | Friday | 24 of 25 | Abigail Rosas | VKC211 | ||
| 10320R | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 99 of 100 | Manuel Pastor | THH102 | ||
| 10323R | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Thursday | 25 of 25 | Laura Fugikawa | THHB9 | ||
| 10324R | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 24 of 25 | Abigail Rosas | VKC106 |
Introduction to community, culture, and ethnicity within the Western United States with emphasis on African American, Asian American, and Chicano/Latino cultures and social patterns.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10356R | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 30 | Laura Pulido | VKC252 | ||
| 10358D | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 2 of 25 | VKC110 | |||
| 10359D | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 3 of 25 | MHP102 |
Examines political and cultural change in the United States during the decade of the 1960s.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10361D | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 29 of 30 | Richard Berg | THH116 | ||
| 10362D | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | Canceled | ||||
| 10363D | Discussion | 3:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | Canceled |
History, political-economy and aesthetics of the African Diaspora with emphasis on Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and Africa.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10377R | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Monday | 17 of 25 | Anjali Nath | VKC203 | ||
| 10378R | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Monday | 18 of 25 | Anjali Nath | VKC203 | ||
| 10372R | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 120 of 150 | Shana Redmond | SGM101 | ||
| 10373R | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 18 of 25 | Camnhung Vu | VKC154 | ||
| 10374R | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 23 of 25 | Tanseem Siddiqui | VKC157 | ||
| 10375R | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 24 of 25 | Camnhung Vu | VKC157 | ||
| 10376R | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 19 of 25 | Tanseem Siddiqui | VKC110 |
Examines history of popular cultural forms such as literature, music, dance, theater, and visual arts produced by and about African Americans.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture, one discussion, lab and one section of WRIT 140 listed below (unless you have already satisfied the Writing Requirement)
- Concurrent enrollment: MDA 140
Concurrent Course
MDA 140: Practicum in Multimedia Authorship (2.0 units)
Introduction to the expressive potential of multimedia as a critical and creative tool, supplementing traditional forms of academic work. Requires concurrent enrollment in a designated course. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42221R | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 20 of 21 | Steve Lund | THHB6 | ||
| 42231R | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 20 | Steve Lund | THHB6 | ||
| 42233R | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Friday | 10 of 20 | Christopher Boehm | |||
| 42234R | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 6 of 20 | Philip Ethington | THHB4 |
Introduction to an interdisciplinary study of American political, cultural and social life with a particular emphasis on the Western United States as a region. Recommended preparation: HIST 200, ENGL 263
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10408D | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 167 of 170 | Thomas Gustafson | THH301 | ||
| 10409R | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 20 of 25 | James Best | VKC200 | ||
| 10410R | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 25 of 26 | James Best | VKC200 | ||
| 10411R | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Monday | 26 of 26 | Carolyn Dunn | WPH107 | ||
| 10412R | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 25 of 26 | Carolyn Dunn | WPH107 | ||
| 10413R | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | Haven Perez | VKC205 | ||
| 10414R | Discussion | 3:00-3:50pm | Monday | 24 of 25 | Lata Murti | WPH107 | ||
| 10415R | Discussion | 3:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 17 of 25 | Lata Murti | WPH107 | ||
| 10416R | Discussion | 3:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 6 of 25 | Haven Perez | VKC205 |
Racial and cultural background of Mexico; immigration and conquest; the Mexican in California and the southwest; the rise of contemporary Mexican-American consciousness.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10428D | Lecture | 3:30-5:00pm | Tue, Thu | 16 of 50 | Christopher Jimenez West | VKC102 | Word (35328 KB) | |
| 10345D | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | Canceled | ||||
| 10346D | Discussion | 3:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | Canceled |
Rise of popular culture (sports, amusment parks, movies, and televsion) and its significance in American society from mid 19th century to the present.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the HIST department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in HIST 380.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37099D | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 31 of 31 | Steve Ross | THH106 |
Examines social and cultural issues affecting the past and present lives of African Americans in the United States.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10431D | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 29 of 30 | Lanita Jacobs-Huey | GFS222 | Word (110592 KB) |
Examines processes of scholarly research; quantitative and qualitative research methods; faculty mentorship; experiential learning; research proposal writing; careers in research. Sophomore or junior standing in the major. Departmental approval. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): American Studies & Ethnicity (African American Studies), American Studies and Ethnicity (American Studies), American Studies & Ethnicity (Asian Amer. Studies), American Studies & Ethnicity (Chicano/Latino Studies)
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10433D | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 20 of 24 | Dean Campbell, Richard Andalon | VKC208 |
Theoretical, conceptual and analytical skills in the study of collective violence, its legacies, and how society deals with it.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the SOCI department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in SOCI 420.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61510D | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 33 of 37 | MacArena Gomez Barris | KAP148 |
Examination of race/ethnic relations with U.S. and selected countries from a global perspective, causes and social effects of globalization on people's lives and on U.S. attitudes and political policies.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the SOCI department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in SOCI 432.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61515R | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 12 of 15 | Sandra Gruner-Domic | KAP150 |
Survey of Native American literature, including oral traditions and print genres, such as short story, poetry, novel, and autobiography, from 1700 to the present. Recommended preparation: ENGL 263.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ENGL department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in ENGL 444.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32724D | Lecture | 11:00-12:15pm | Tue, Thu | 22 of 25 | Jonathan Berliner | THH108 |
Survey of Asian American literature from the earliest time to the present; development of prose, poetry, and novel.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10438D | Lecture-Discussion | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 28 of 30 | Jane Iwamura | VKC158 |
Reporting and portrayal of people of color in the United States; impact of racial diversity on media, employment and access, and development of media for individuals and communities of color. Open to non-majors.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the JOUR department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in JOUR 466.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21385D | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Monday | 20 of 35 | Felix Gutierrez | ASC328 |
Examines how race and ethnicity as social categories are shaped by communication media; focuses on how race and ethnicity sustain entertainment and media industries. Recommended preparation: COMM 200, COMM 201.
- Prerequisite: COMM 300
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the COMM department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in COMM 458.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20464R | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 13 of 15 | Vincent Brook | ASC231 | Word (62464 KB) |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10441D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 10 | John Rowe,Janelle Wong | OFFICE |
Introduction to key topics in linguistic anthropology with special focus on interrelations between language, identity, culture, gender, and power in the U.S. and beyond.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ANTH department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in ANTH 509.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10666D | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 9 of 15 | Lanita Jacobs-Huey | VKC203 | Word (98816 KB) |
Graduate seminar covering critical themes in the interdisciplinary field of Asian American Studies, including perspectives from anthropology, literature, sociology, history, political science, religious studies, cultural studies, women/gender studies, and psychology.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10455R | Lecture-Discussion | 4:00-6:30pm | Monday | 4 of 15 | Dorinne Kondo | GFS205 |
Seminar in theoretical approaches to cultural studies, with an emphasis on the analysis of race, gender, sexuality, and class in the U.S.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10472R | Lecture-Discussion | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 15 | Kara Keeling | THH113 |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the program. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10478D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 10 | John Rowe,Janelle Wong | OFFICE |
Seminar in selected topics in American studies and ethnicity.
| Section | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Research Seminar in Chicano/Latino Studies | |||||||||
| 10479D | 4.0 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | Canceled | ||||
| Readings in Civic Engagement & Public Scholarship | |||||||||
| 10480R | 4.0 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 8 of 20 | George Sanchez | WPH201 | ||
Explores issues of conducting interdisciplinary research in race and ethnicity and guides students through the design and completion of a journal-quality research paper. Recommended preparation: graduate reading course in race and ethnicity
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10487R | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 15 | Roberto Lint Sagarena | VKC154 |
Introduces students to issues of urban-based research concerning Los Angeles and guides students through the design and completion of a journal-quality research paper. Recommended preparation: graduate reading course on Los Angeles
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10488R | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 2 of 15 | Leland Saito | VKC157 |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10493D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | John Rowe,Janelle Wong | OFFICE |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: AMST 794A
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10496D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 10 | OFFICE |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: AMST 794B
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10497D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | OFFICE |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: AMST 794C
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10498D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | OFFICE |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: AMST 794D
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10499D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 16 of 20 | OFFICE |
Information accurate as of 8/7/2009 4:48 PM.