Master of Professional Writing (MPW)
- http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/mpw/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in THH355; phone 740-3252.
Analysis of the specifics of humor - wit, irony, satire, parody andfarce - through examples taken from various genres; discussion/workshop on incorporating humor in student's work.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39206D | Lecture | 4:00-6:40pm | Thursday | 9 of 10 | Sandra Loh | WPH603 |
The writing of longer nonfiction works: organization of material, subject choice, and interviewing techniques.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39208D | Lecture | 7:00-9:40pm | Wednesday | 10 of 10 | M Lord | WPH400 | Word (45056 KB) | |
| 39256D | Lecture | 4:00-6:40pm | Monday | 8 of 10 | Dinah Mills | WPH603 | Word (43008 KB) | |
| 39291D | Lecture | 7:00-9:40pm | Tuesday | 9 of 10 | Dana Goodyear | WPH106 | Word (65024 KB) |
Development of a synopsis idea for stageplay or screenplay via a professional producer/writer story conference approach. Emphasis on character, scene structure, advancement of storylines. Prereq: Sample writing; consent of instructor.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39209D | Lecture | 4:00-6:40pm | Tuesday | Canceled | ||||
| 39285D | Lecture | 7:00-9:40pm | Thursday | 8 of 10 | Coleman Hough | WPH207 | Word (74240 KB) |
Discussion and analysis of literary classics and their influences as applicable to the writing of today's novel; development of book-length fiction. Prereq: Consent of instructor; MPW 960ab recommended. Recommended preparation: MPW 960ab.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39210D | Lecture | 7:00-9:40pm | Tuesday | 9 of 10 | Janet Fitch | WPH204 | Word (71680 KB) |
Development and analysis of book-length fiction; concentration onnarration, characterization, point of view, and clarity of style.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39214D | Lecture | 4:00-6:40pm | Monday | 9 of 9 | Judith Freeman | WPH200 | Word (46080 KB) | |
| 39215D | Lecture | 4:00-6:40pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | Gina Nahai | WPH400 | Word (44032 KB) | |
| 39218D | Lecture | 7:00-9:40pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | Gabrielle Pina | WPH603 | Word (70656 KB) |
Beginning analysis of techniques in the writing of poetry as they relate to form and content; concentration on individual student poetry. Contemporary poetry surveyed.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39222D | Lecture | 7:00-9:40pm | Wednesday | 9 of 10 | Nancy Cohen | WPH603 | Word (42496 KB) |
Advanced analysis of modern poetic techniques; concentration on individual student poetry; emphasis on producing publishable literary poetry.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39283D | Lecture | 4:00-6:40pm | Monday | 5 of 8 | Amy Gerstler | WPH204 | Word (36864 KB) | |
| 39284D | Lecture | 4:00-6:40pm | Monday | 4 of 8 | Aram Saroyan | WPH104 | Word (54784 KB) |
The development of a short stageplay from idea to stage reading. Departmental approval.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39203D | Lecture | 7:00-9:40pm | Tuesday | 6 of 10 | Khamolpat Gomolvilas | WPH200 | PDF (79073 KB) |
Research leading to the Master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the program director. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39223D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 3 | Syd Field | TBA | ||
| 39224D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | Madelyn Inglese | OFFICE | ||
| 39225D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 3 | Coleman Hough | TBA | ||
| 39226D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | Nancy Cohen | TBA | ||
| 39227D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 3 | Syd Field | OFFICE | ||
| 39228D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 3 | Judith Freeman | OFFICE | ||
| 39229D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 5 | Amy Gerstler | TBA | ||
| 39230D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 3 | Dinah Mills | OFFICE | ||
| 39231D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | |||
| 39232D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | M Lord | OFFICE | ||
| 39233D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 3 | Gerald Locklin | TBA | ||
| 39234D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 3 | Gina Nahai | TBA | ||
| 39235D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | OFFICE | |||
| 39236D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 3 | Gabrielle Pina | TBA | ||
| 39237D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | OFFICE | |||
| 39239D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | John Rechy | TBA | ||
| 39241D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | Aram Saroyan | OFFICE | ||
| 39243D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | Jason Squire | TBA | ||
| 39244D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | TBA | |||
| 39245D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 3 | Rita Williams | TBA | ||
| 39247D | 1.0 | Lecture | 6:00-9:00pm | Wednesday | 4 of 8 | John Rechy, Brighde Mullins | OFFICE | ||
| 39250D | 3.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | OFFICE | |||
| 39252D | 3.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | OFFICE | |||
| 39299D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE |
Supervised preparation of a full-length manuscript in student's major concentration: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or drama-cinema-television. Credit upon acceptance of project. Graded IP/CR/NC.
| Section | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39253D | 3.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 3 | Michael Price | OFFICE | ||
| 39260D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 3 | Madelyn Inglese | OFFICE | ||
| 39261D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 3 | Coleman Hough | OFFICE | ||
| 39262D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | Nancy Cohen | TBA | ||
| 39263D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | Syd Field | OFFICE | ||
| 39264D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 3 | Judith Freeman | OFFICE | ||
| 39265D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | Amy Gerstler | TBA | ||
| 39266D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 3 | Dinah Mills | TBA | ||
| 39267D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | TBA | |||
| 39268D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 3 | M Lord | OFFICE | ||
| 39269D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 3 | Gerald Locklin | OFFICE | ||
| 39270D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | Gina Nahai | OFFICE | ||
| 39271D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | OFFICE | |||
| 39272D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 3 | Gabrielle Pina | TBA | ||
| 39273D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | OFFICE | |||
| 39274D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | OFFICE | |||
| 39275D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | TBA | |||
| 39276D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | TBA | |||
| 39277D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | Aram Saroyan | TBA | ||
| 39278D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | OFFICE | |||
| 39279D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 3 | Jason Squire | OFFICE | ||
| 39281D | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 3 | Rita Williams | OFFICE |
Studies in specific genres, techniques or aspects of the writing craft.
| Section | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screenplay Writing A | |||||||||
| 39290D | 3.0 | Lecture | 4:00-6:40pm | Wednesday | 8 of 10 | Syd Field | WPH203 | Word (48640 KB) | |
| The Nonfiction Experience | |||||||||
| 39294D | 3.0 | Lecture | 7:00-9:40pm | Tuesday | 6 of 8 | Kenneth Turan | WPH603 | Word (33280 KB) | |
Information accurate as of 2/12/2010 7:27 AM.