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Communication (COMM)
- http://annenberg.usc.edu/AcademicPrograms/Comm.aspx
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in ASC140; phone (213) 740-0900.
- D class assignments for graduate students available in ASC140; phone (213) 740-0900.
- All ASCJ majors (undergraduate and graduate) will be assessed a $150 per semester "ASCJ Technology Fee". Please call (213)740-5297 for questions. All ASCJ minors and non major/minors will be assessed a $75 "ASCH Technology Fee". Please call (213)740-5297 for questions.
Principles and practices of effective oral communication; analysis of the speaking-listening process; selection and organization of speech materials; use of new presentation technologies.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20377R | 050 | Lecture | 12:00-4:10pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 19 | Laurel Felt | GFS213 | PDF (211780 KB) |   |
Students address communication issues in a field setting. They will evaluate communication practices using appropriate methodology. Projects are jointly evaluated by internship supervisor and professor. Sophomore standing. Graded: CR/NC. Not for major credit for Communication majors.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20384D | 050 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 30 | Russell Newman | ONLINE | | |
| 20385D | 050 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 30 | Russell Newman | ONLINE | | |
| 20386D | 051 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 30 | Russell Newman | ONLINE | | |
| 20387D | 051 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Russell Newman | ONLINE | |
Examines cultural institutions, ideologies, artifacts, and productions; role of culture in everyday life; cultural studies as methodology; culture and power.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20388R | 050 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 9 of 25 | Ioana Literat | GFS105 | PDF (111799 KB) | |
Experimental and survey methods for communication study; basic statistical concepts, procedures, and tests.
- Prerequisite: COMM 200
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20458R | 059 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-12:05pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 16 | Neta Kligler Vilenchik | GFS108 | PDF (121863 KB) | |
Analysis of face-to-face interaction; role of communication in the development, maintenance and destruction of relationships; communication processes in managing interpersonal conflict.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20475R | 051 | Lecture | 12:00-4:10pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 25 | Allison Noyes | GFS104 | PDF (83779 KB) | |
Basic argumentation theory including analysis. Research and evidence, case construction, refutation; discursive and visual argument; diverse fields of advocacy including law, politics, organizations, interpersonal relations.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20510R | 051 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 11 of 18 | William McClain | GFS105 | |
Popular culture as an indicator of cultural values, a producer and reflection of cultural meaning, and a means of communication; theory and case studies.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20589R | 050 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | MWF | 13 of 25 | Ritesh Mehta | GFS104 | PDF (457784 KB) | |
Issues of gender in communication, including: mediarepresentations of femininity and masculinity; and gender's rolein communication at the interpersonal, public, and cultural levels.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20600R | 051 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | MWF | 14 of 25 | Dayna Chatman | GFS108 | PDF (449225 KB) | |
| 20601R | 051 | Discussion | TBA | TBA | 14 of 25 | Dayna Chatman | OFFICE |  |
Examines print, broadcast and public relations media and their interactive roles in multi-national and supra-national settings at sites in both Western and Eastern Europe. Recommended preparation: JOUR 350
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the JOUR department but may qualify for major credit in COMM. To register, enroll in JOUR 482.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21050D | 099 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 13 of 16 | Gordon Stables | ASC223ABC | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduatecredit. Available to juniors and seniors only.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20705D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20706D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20707D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20708D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20709D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |
Students gain research experience in the design, implementation, analysis, and reporting of communication research. Students serve as research assistants to faculty members. Not available for graduate credit.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20738D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20744D | 057 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 1 of 20 | Marc Choueiti | ASC223AB | |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the school. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20864D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Manuel Castells | OFFICE | | |
| 20865D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20866D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Larry Gross | OFFICE | | |
| 20867D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Sandra Ball-Rokeach | OFFICE | | |
| 20868D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | | |
| 20869D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | |
Problems in rhetorical theory and criticism; advanced, specialized interest areas of individual faculty on the frontiers of knowledge.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writing and Publishing Communication Research | |||||||||
| 20897D | 050 | Lecture | 2:00-6:00pm | Tue, Thu | 8 of 12 | Randy Lake | THH105 | PDF (82815 KB) | |
Current problems in communication theory and research; advanced, specialized interest areas of individual faculty on the frontiers of knowledge.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science Communication: Biopolitics | |||||||||
| 20908D | 051 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | MTuW | 3 of 12 | Gerald Goodnight, William McClain, Sarah Banet-Weiser | THH203 | Word (77824 KB) | |
A supervised course tailored to specific student interests. The professor and student develop a syllabus that permits exploration of advanced or specialized topics. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20960D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 12 | Yu Hong | OFFICE | | |
| 20961D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 12 | Stacy Smith | OFFICE | |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20972D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Andrea Hollingshead | OFFICE | | |
| 20973D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | Patricia Riley | OFFICE | | |
| 20974D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Larry Gross | OFFICE | | |
| 20975D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Sandra Ball-Rokeach | OFFICE | | |
| 20976D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20977D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Manuel Castells | OFFICE | | |
| 20978D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20979D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Henry Jenkins | OFFICE | | |
| 20980D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Andrea Hollingshead | OFFICE | | |
| 20991D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 15 | Larry Gross, Mark Lloyd | OFFICE | | |
| 20992D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Gerald Goodnight, Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: COMM 794A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20983D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Larry Gross | OFFICE | | |
| 20984D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | Larry Gross | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: COMM 794B
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20985D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Larry Gross | OFFICE | | |
| 20986D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Larry Gross | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: COMM 794C
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20987D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Larry Gross | OFFICE | | |
| 20988D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | Larry Gross | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: COMM 794D
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20989D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Larry Gross | OFFICE | | |
| 20990D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 15 | Larry Gross | OFFICE | |