American Studies and Ethnicity (AMST)
- http://dornslife.usc.edu/ase/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in KAP462; phone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10310R | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 192 of 201 | Sarah Gualtieri | THH201 | ||
| 10311R | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 24 of 25 | Yushi Yamazaki | VKC155 | ||
| 10312R | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 25 of 26 | Jeffrey Govan | VKC155 | ||
| 10313R | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 24 of 25 | Jeffrey Govan | VKC155 | ||
| 10314R | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 21 of 25 | Margarita Smith | SOSB37 | ||
| 10315R | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Friday | 26 of 26 | Yushi Yamazaki | VKC260 | ||
| 10316R | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Monday | 24 of 25 | Micaela Smith, Kitty Lai | VKC260 | ||
| 10317R | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 23 of 25 | Margarita Smith | WPHB26 | ||
| 10318R | Discussion | 3:00-3:50pm | Monday | 25 of 27 | Micaela Smith | VKC111 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64100D | Lecture | 8:00-9:15am | Tue, Thu | 17 of 17 | Lacey Donohue | GFS104 | ||
| 64105D | Lecture | 8:00-9:15am | Tue, Thu | 17 of 17 | Arunima Paul | GFS105 | ||
| 64110D | Lecture | 8:00-9:15am | Tue, Thu | 17 of 17 | Ryan Shoemaker | GFS108 | ||
| 64600D | Lecture | 12:30-1:45pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 17 | Lacey Donohue | GFS229 | ||
| 64605D | Lecture | 12:30-1:45pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 17 | Meghan Boyle | SOSB48 | ||
| 64610D | Lecture | 12:30-1:45pm | Tue, Thu | 16 of 17 | April Davidauskis | SOSB52 | ||
| 64615D | Lecture | 12:30-1:45pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 17 | Meghan Davis | VHE206 | ||
| 66997D | Lab | 7:00-8:50pm | Tuesday | 921 of 2000 | BOV AUD |
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.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10320R | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 146 of 153 | MacArena Gomez Barris | THH202 | ||
| 10321R | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 25 of 27 | Alvaro Marquez | VKC157 | ||
| 10322R | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | Gretel Vera Rosas | THHB9 | ||
| 10323R | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 23 of 25 | Tanachai Padoongpatt | VKC161 | ||
| 10324R | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 24 of 25 | Tanachai Padoongpatt | THHB9 | ||
| 10325R | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Monday | 27 of 27 | Alvaro Marquez | WPH206 | ||
| 10326R | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 23 of 25 | Gretel Vera Rosas | WPH206 | ||
| 10327D | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Friday | 0 of 1 | Kitty Lai | WPH206 | ||
| 10328D | Discussion | 3:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 0 of 1 | Kitty Lai | WPH206 |
Introduction to American studies and ethnic studies. Provides an overview of major theories, concepts, and issues.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10347R | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 34 of 35 | John Rowe | THH116 | Word (70144 KB) | |
| 10341R | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Tuesday | Canceled | ||||
| 10348D | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | Canceled | Kitty Lai | |||
| 10349D | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | Canceled | Kitty Lai | |||
| 10350R | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Thursday | Canceled |
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.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10356R | Lecture | 3:00-4:20pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled |
Historical, social, and cultural analysis of (East, South, and Southeast) Asians in the United States. Theme examined: immigration, race and gender relations, ethnic culture, community, and identity.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10362R | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 24 of 30 | Lon Kurashige | VKC252 |
This course examines black social movements for freedom, justice, equality, and self determination. Beginning with Reconstruction, movements include labor, civil rights, radical feminism, socialism, reparations, Black Nationalism, prisoners' rights, and Hip Hop.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10381R | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 130 of 150 | Francille Wilson | THH301 | ||
| 10382R | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Robert Eap, Francille Wilson | VKC252 | ||
| 10383R | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Thursday | 24 of 25 | Francille Wilson, Jih-Fei Cheng | THH215 | ||
| 10384R | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Robert Eap, Francille Wilson | VKC152 | ||
| 10385R | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 19 of 20 | Francille Wilson, Jih-Fei Cheng | THHB10 | ||
| 10386R | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 25 | Francille Wilson, Michelle Commander | WPHB30 | ||
| 10387R | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Thursday | 23 of 25 | Francille Wilson, Michelle Commander | THH112 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64270D | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 14 of 17 | Justin Bibler | GFS107 | ||
| 64275D | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 15 of 17 | Srinivas Venkata | GFS222 | ||
| 64400D | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 17 of 17 | Alex Wescott | GFS107 | ||
| 64405D | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 17 of 17 | Sionne Neely | GFS222 | ||
| 64410D | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 17 of 17 | Ricardo Wilson | GFS223 | ||
| 66998D | Lab | 7:00-8:50pm | Wednesday | 839 of 2000 | BOV AUD |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10408R | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 201 of 206 | Thomas Gustafson | THH201 | ||
| 10409R | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 27 of 27 | Lucia Hodgson | THH119 | ||
| 10410R | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 26 of 26 | Lucia Hodgson | THH119 | ||
| 10411R | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Monday | 26 of 27 | Luka Yovetich | WPH103 | ||
| 10412R | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 26 of 26 | Sandra Disner | WPH103 | ||
| 10413R | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 23 of 25 | James Best | WPH103 | ||
| 10414R | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Monday | 27 of 28 | Luka Yovetich | VKC252 | ||
| 10415R | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 25 | Sandra Disner | WPHB30 | ||
| 10416R | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Friday | 26 of 26 | James Best | WPH106 |
Advanced study in interdisciplinary theories and methods for analyzing race and ethnicity in the United Stes, including a comparative study of topics such as inequality, gender, and class.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10424R | Lecture-Discussion | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 28 of 28 | Lanita Jacobs-Huey | GFS109 |
8-10 hours per week in a community-based internship plus 2 hour class discussion. Theoretical and practical issues associated with community leadership.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10426R | Lecture-Discussion | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 5 of 20 | Stanley Huey Jr | VKC204 |
Racial and cultural background of Mexico; immigration and conquest; the Mexican in California and the southwest; the rise of contemporary Mexican-American consciousness.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10428R | Lecture-Discussion | 3:30-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled |
Examination of 20th century Viet Nam, the country, and "Vietnam," the American war, through the literature, film, and visual culture that have been produced by Americans, Vietnamese, and overseas Vietnamese.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10429R | Lecture-Discussion | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 28 of 30 | Richard Berg | VKC211 |
Examines how diverse groups in the U.S. interact with the American political system.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the POSC department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in POSC 424.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52113R | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 36 of 40 | Ange-Marie Hancock | VKC101 |
Analysis of the historic and contemporary roles of Latinos in the American political system; patterns of political participation and representation are examined.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the POSC department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in POSC 428.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52125R | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 40 | Ricardo Ramirez | VKC102 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61510R | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 20 of 21 | Sandra Gruner-Domic | KAP147 | Word (61952 KB) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10438R | Lecture-Discussion | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 20 of 30 | Viet Nguyen | VKC252 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20557R | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Taj Frazier |
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 | 9 of 10 | John Rowe | OFFICE |
Develop the research proposal and methods for completing a senior honors thesis; for students in one of the four PASE honors programs.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10442D | Lecture-Discussion | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 4 of 12 | Shana Redmond | VKC104 |
An exploration of themes, theoretical influences, and methodological approaches current in American studies and ethnic studies. Open to first-year graduate students in American Studies and Ethnicity only.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): American Studies
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10450D | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 9 of 12 | Ruth Gilmore | VKC104 |
Seminar exploring crucial theoretical, methodological and historical issues in the development of African American Studies.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10456R | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 4 of 12 | Shana Redmond | THH111 |
Readings, analyses, and discussion of various approaches, topics, and genres in the field of Chicano/Latino history.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10464D | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 9 of 13 | George Sanchez | WPH104 | Word (125952 KB) |
Exploration of research on race and ethnicity in the United States as it pertains to political, social, economic, cultural, and historical issues.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10466D | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 21 of 25 | Ruth Gilmore | VKC151 |
Major approaches to ethnographic fieldwork are explored in classic cases.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ANTH department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in ANTH 562.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10691R | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 13 of 15 | Lanita Jacobs-Huey | VHE214 |
Diversity and empirical social research; conceptualization, design and measurement; conducting, analyzing and evaluating surveys and experiments; focus on obstacles in the empirical study of diversity.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10470R | Lecture | 5:00-7:50pm | Monday | 8 of 10 | Ricardo Ramirez | THH217 |
An introduction to key texts on poststructuralism and its theorizing of the body, power, and historical trauma.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10474R | Lecture | 5:00-7:30pm | Thursday | 5 of 12 | Dorinne Kondo | GFS111 |
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 | OFFICE |
Offers students a structured environment in which to write their dissertation proposals and focuses on professional development. Completion of qualifying exam. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10491D | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 6 of 15 | Jane Iwamura | THHB9 |
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 10 | John Rowe | 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 | 2 of 12 | 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 | 6 of 12 | 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 | 2 of 12 | 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 | 14 of 17 | OFFICE |
Information accurate as of 2/12/2010 7:27 AM.