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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". Phone (213)740-5297 for questions. All ASCJ minors and non major/minors will be assessed a $75 per semester "ASCJ Technology fee". There is no technology fee charged for the summer term. Phone (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 | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 11 of 19 | Emma Bloomfield | ANN211 |  |
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 | 10 of 30 | Laurel Felt | ONLINE |  | |
| 20385D | 050 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 30 | Laurel Felt | ONLINE | | |
| 20386D | 051 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 30 | Laurel Felt | ONLINE | | |
| 20387D | 051 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 30 | Laurel Felt | 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 | 051 | Lecture | 12:30-4:40pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 24 | Dayna Chatman | ANN209 | PDF (1008446 MB) | |
| 20389R | 051 | Discussion | TBA | TBA | 9 of 24 | Dayna Chatman | OFFICE | |
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 | 6 of 20 | Neta Kligler Vilenchik | ANN211 | PDF (122638 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 | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 8 of 24 | David Jeong | ANN209 | |
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 | 1:00-3:50pm | MWF | 7 of 18 | Joel Lemuel | ASC228 | |
This course examines philosophies and popular representations of technology from the origins of western culture to the present and identifies the complex attitudes toward technology.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20540R | 050 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | MWF | 9 of 24 | Cynthia Wang | ANN211 | |
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 | 12:30-4:40pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 24 | Brittany Farr | ANN211 | | |
| 20601R | 051 | Discussion | TBA | TBA | 14 of 24 | Brittany Farr | OFFICE | |
Communication about environmental controversies in the public sphere: history of environmentalism; forms of citizen participation; media coverage; advocacy campaigns and movements; scientific and industrial discourses.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20690R | 050 | Lecture | 12:30-4:40pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 19 | Randy Lake | ASC240 | PDF (96099 KB) | |
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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21041D | 099 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 16 of 16 | Gordon Stables | OFFICE | |
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 | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20705D | 051 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Stacy Smith | OFFICE | | |
| 20706D | 051 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20707D | 059 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Michael Cody | OFFICE | | |
| 20708D | 059 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20709D | 059 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20710D | 051 | 1.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Stacy Smith | 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 | | ||
| 20739D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20740D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20741D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20742D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20743D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20744D | 057 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 20 | Stacy Smith | ASC230 | |
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 | 0 of 15 | Patricia Riley | OFFICE | | |
| 20865D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Andrea Hollingshead | OFFICE | | |
| 20866D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Margaret McLaughlin | OFFICE | | |
| 20867D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Andrew Lakoff | OFFICE | | |
| 20868D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Larry Gross | OFFICE | | |
| 20869D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Francois Bar | OFFICE | | |
| 20870D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Jonathan Aronson | OFFICE | | |
| 20871D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Peter Monge | OFFICE | |
Advanced macro theories of mass communication and culture creation/change; emphasis on structural-functionalism, neo-Marxism, critical theory, symbolic interactionism, phenomenology, post-structuralism, deconstruction.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20892D | 051 | Lecture | 1:00-5:00pm | Mon, Wed | 4 of 12 | Gerald Goodnight | ASC240 | PDF (388548 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 | Sandra Ball-Rokeach | OFFICE | | |
| 20961D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 12 | Manuel Castells | OFFICE | | |
| 20962D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 12 | Andrea Hollingshead | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20968D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 12 | Patricia Riley | OFFICE | | |
| 20969D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Tom Hollihan | OFFICE | | |
| 20970D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Larry Gross | OFFICE | | |
| 20971D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Sheila Murphy | OFFICE | | |
| 20972D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Kjerstin Thorson | OFFICE | | |
| 20973D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Manuel Castells | OFFICE | | |
| 20974D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Nick Cull | OFFICE | | |
| 20975D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | | |
| 20976D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Sandra Ball-Rokeach | OFFICE | | |
| 20977D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Manuel Castells | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20978D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | | |
| 20979D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20980D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | | |
| 20981D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20982D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | | |
| 20983D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20984D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | | |
| 20985D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20986D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | | |
| 20987D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | |