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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.
Social scientific inquiry into human communication; core theories of message production and reception in interpersonal, group and organizational contexts.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20327D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 197 of 200 | Ken Sereno | ASCG26 | PDF (36135 KB) |    |
| 20328D | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Monday | 25 of 25 | Yao Sun | ANN209 | | |
| 20329D | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Friday | 20 of 25 | Bei Yan | ANN309 | | |
| 20330D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Monday | 26 of 25 | Yao Sun | ANN209 | | |
| 20331D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Bei Yan | ANN309 | | |
| 20332D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Monday | 26 of 25 | Zhiming Xu | ANN209 | | |
| 20333D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Brandon Golob | ANN309 | | |
| 20334D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Monday | 26 of 26 | Zhiming Xu | ANN209 | | |
| 20335D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 24 of 25 | Brandon Golob | ANN309 | |
Humanistic approaches to inquiry in communication; qualitative research techniques; core theories of message production and reception in social, political, and mediated contexts.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20340D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 86 of 96 | Gordon Stables | ANNL105A | | |
| 20341D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Monday | 23 of 24 | Michelle Forelle | ANN405 | | |
| 20342D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 19 of 24 | David Jeong | ANN405 | | |
| 20343D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Monday | 24 of 24 | Yue Yang | ANN405 | | |
| 20344D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 20 of 24 | David Jeong | ANN405 | |
Survey of the cultural, social, political, and economic impacts of new communication technologies, including written language, the printing press, the telephone, television, and cyberspace.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20353D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 98 of 100 | Doug Thomas | ANNL105A | | |
| 20356D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 24 of 25 | Lena Uszkoreit | ANN210 | | |
| 20358D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Lena Uszkoreit | ANN210 | | |
| 20360D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Ji Shin | ANN210 | | |
| 20361D | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 24 of 25 | Ji Shin | ANN210 | |
Survey of mass communication research; history, content, effects, theories, and policy implications of various media.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20366D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 137 of 150 | Carmen Lee | ASCG26 | PDF (229323 KB) | |
| 20367D | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Friday | 20 of 25 | Ruth Kelly | ANN406 | | |
| 20368D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Thursday | 23 of 25 | Marina Litvinsky | ASC228 | | |
| 20369D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 23 of 25 | Ruth Kelly | ANN406 | | |
| 20370D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 25 of 25 | Traci Gillig | ASC228 | | |
| 20371D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 24 of 25 | Nahoi Koo | ANN406 | | |
| 20372D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 23 of 25 | Nahoi Koo | ANN406 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20374D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 19 | Katherine Elder | ANN305 | | |
| 20375D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 16 of 19 | Brittany Farr | ANN209 | | |
| 20376D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 19 | Stephen O'Leary | ASC331 | | |
| 20377D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MWF | 18 of 19 | Theo Mazumdar | ANN211 | | |
| 20378D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 19 | Laurel Felt | ANN406 | PDF (263201 KB) | |
| 20379D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 19 | Evan Brody | ANN211 | | |
| 20380D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 17 of 19 | Dorine Lawrence-Hughes | ANN211 | | |
| 20381D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 16 of 19 | Dayna Chatman | ANN211 | | |
| 20382D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Tue, Thu | 19 of 19 | Janeane Anderson | ANN309 | | |
| 20383D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 18 | Laurel Felt | ANN309 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20385D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Tuesday | 14 of 24 | Laurel Felt | ASCG38 | PDF (214341 KB) | |
| 20386D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 6 | Laurel Felt | OFFICE | |
Examines cultural institutions, ideologies, artifacts, and productions; role of culture in everyday life; cultural studies as methodology; culture and power.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20388D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 105 of 148 | Alison Trope | ANNL105A | PDF (126970 KB) | |
| 20389D | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Monday | 5 of 25 | Wei Wang | ANN305 | | |
| 20391D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Monday | 19 of 25 | Raffi Sarkissian | ANN305 | | |
| 20392D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Monday | 23 of 25 | Rogelio Lopez | ANN309 | | |
| 20393D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Monday | 10 of 25 | Raffi Sarkissian | ANN305 | | |
| 20394D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Monday | 23 of 25 | Katharine Miltner | ANN305 | | |
| 20395D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Monday | 25 of 25 | Rogelio Lopez | ANN309 | |
Introduction to microeconomic and macroeconomic principles; analysis of contemporary issues in media, communication and journalism industries from an economic perspective.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20400D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Monday | 91 of 100 | Paolo Sigismondi | ANNL105A | PDF (139728 KB) | |
Theoretical foundation for understanding the construction, consumption, and consequences of entertainment from classical to contemporary times; situates entertainment within the ecology of information and communication.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20455D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 73 of 75 | Daniela Baroffio | ASC204 | Word (138445 KB) | |
Experimental and survey methods for communication study; basic statistical concepts, procedures, and tests.
- Prerequisite: COMM 200
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20458D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 13 of 25 | Carmen Lee | ASC231 | PDF (161391 KB) | |
| 20459D | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 12 of 25 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20460D | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 1 of 25 | OFFICE | |
Theories and research in social influence; strategies and tactics of persuasive communications in such settings as politics, public relations, advertising, business.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20465D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 98 of 100 | Ken Sereno | ANNL105A | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20475D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 24 of 26 | Jillian Pierson | ASC231 | PDF (168315 KB) | |
Students learn to be consumers rather than creators of social science research. Examines the challenges and opportunities of communicating research through mass media.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20477D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 72 of 75 | Carlos Godoy | ASC204 | PDF (129314 KB) | |
Nature and functions of communication in human conflict; development of communication skills for managing conflict productively in interpersonal, organizational and intercultural contexts.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20490D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 22 of 25 | Colleen Keough | ASC231 | Word (40579 KB) | |
Interplay between media and society, including family and children's socialization, inter-group relations and community, pornography and violence, gender and race, media ethics, conduct of politics.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20495D | 001 | Lecture | 6:30-9:20pm | Tuesday | 134 of 150 | Robert Scheer | ASCG26 | PDF (154128 KB) | |
Employs the concept of "celebrity" as an optic through which to view and assess some of the key aspects of the communication revolution.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20497D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 23 of 26 | Christopher Smith | ASC228 | PDF (441590 KB) | |
Group process theories relevant to communicative behavior in small group/team settings, including information exchange, decision making, leadership, and meetings; student team projects testing theoretic propositions.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20505D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 13 of 25 | Brad Shipley | ANN406 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20510D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 18 | Flemming Rhode | ANN309 | PDF (246235 KB) | |
| 20511D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 18 | Tom Hollihan | ANN211 | PDF (127563 KB) | |
| 20512D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 18 | Carlos Godoy | ANN211 | PDF (127563 KB) | |
| 20513D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Tue, Thu | 18 of 18 | Kari Storla | ANN211 | | |
| 20514D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 8 of 18 | Michael Wissot | ASC240 | PDF (227925 KB) | |
| 20515D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 18 of 18 | Helen Choi | ANN309 | | |
| 20516D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 19 | Dorine Lawrence-Hughes | ANN210 | | |
| 20517D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 18 | Carlos Godoy | ANN406 | | |
| 20518D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 18 | Randy Lake | ANN211 | PDF (74505 KB) | |
Cultural variables and social psychological processes that influence intercultural interaction; relationship between communication and culture in diverse settings including business, medicine, and education.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20520D | 001 | Lecture | 8:30-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 22 of 25 | Jillian Pierson | ANN409ABC | PDF (228764 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20540D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | |
Social and economic impacts of information and communication technologies; social factors that shape technological change; issues include access, privacy, freedom of expression, productivity, democratic control.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20546D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 23 of 25 | Francois Bar | ANN406 | PDF (187953 KB) | |
Advertising as a mode of communication; US advertising history and institutions; economic and policy contexts (domestic and global); critical analysis of advertising texts
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20556D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 42 of 49 | Rook Campbell | ASC231 | PDF (147905 KB) | |
Representations of Los Angeles communicated in diverse media; the city as rhetorical text; analysis of cultural identities, art, architecture, and representations in popular culture.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20561D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Wednesday | 38 of 49 | Taj Frazier, Joshua Kun | ANNL101 | PDF (178591 KB) | |
Theoretical approaches to the study of media consumption and audiences; examines international media and consumption practices; explores new media's impact on consumption.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20564D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Mon, Wed | 23 of 25 | Hye Lee | ANN210 | PDF (208834 KB) | |
| 20988D | 914 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 20 | Sabrina Chong, Caroline Dover | OFF CAMPUS | |
Cross-national approaches to the study of US and UK media; focuses on news and entertainment media products; examines content, industries, technologies and audiences.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20989D | 914 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 10 of 20 | Sabrina Chong, Margaret Coffey | OFF CAMPUS | |
Examination of the modern city as a communicative text with London as the case study.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20990D | 914 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 18 of 20 | Sabrina Chong, Michael Owens | OFF CAMPUS | |
Students explore the theoretical and practical issues involved in designing effective media and communication projects for social change in international contexts.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20567D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 21 of 25 | Kjerstin Thorson, Alison Trope | ANNL101 | | |
| 20991D | 914 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 12 of 20 | Sabrina Chong, Lisa Robinson | OFF CAMPUS | |
The impact of conflicting images of reporters in movies and television on the American public's perception of newsgatherers in the 20th century. A decade-by-decade evaluation.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the JOUR department but may qualify for major credit in COMM. To register, enroll in JOUR 375.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21206D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Tuesday | 14 of 24 | Joe Saltzman | ASC240 | Word (684849 KB) | |
Oral and written communication skills demanded in the workplace including informative and persuasive speeches; interviewing; team communication; and training material preparation. Recommended preparation: COMM 204
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20576D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 15 of 18 | Doug Thomas | ANNL115 | | |
| 20577D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 16 of 18 | Paula Patnoe-Woodley | ANN409ABC | PDF (215111 KB) | |
| 20578D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 15 of 18 | Jillian Pierson | ANN409ABC | PDF (212690 KB) | |
Directed individual research studies of contemporary problems. Supervised laboratory experience. Open only to members of the University debate squad.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20582D | 001 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | Gordon Stables | OFFICE | | |
| 20583D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 20 | Gordon Stables | OFFICE | | |
| 20584D | 001 | 3.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | Gordon Stables | OFFICE | | |
| 20585D | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 20 | Gordon Stables | OFFICE | |
Explores social, political and ethical issues in elite sports and how issues are addressed through popular media; examination includes the relationship between sports and politics.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20586D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 58 of 75 | William Morgan | ANNL105A | |
An inside look at the symbiotic relationship of sports and the media -- from the interdependence of sports and media, to the coverage of sports in newspapers, magazines, radio and television. The economic and ethical issues involved, the conflicts of interest, the history and current status of sports coverage in American media today.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the JOUR department but may qualify for major credit in COMM. To register, enroll in JOUR 380.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21203D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Wednesday | 150 of 200 | Jeffrey Fellenzer | ASCG26 | |
Rhetorical and critical approaches to sports and public discourse; application to sports organizations, the news and popular media; representations of gender and race in sports.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20588D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 152 of 154 | Daniel Durbin | ASCG26 | PDF (87277 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20589D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 75 of 76 | Hye Lee | ASC204 | PDF (158158 KB) | |
| 20992D | 914 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 12 of 20 | Sabrina Chong, Justin Lorentzen | OFF CAMPUS | |
The role of information, persuasion, and meanings in organizations. Topics include organizational culture, leadership, decision-making, networks, power, diversity and the global workplace.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20590D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 15 of 25 | Janet Fulk | ANN211 | Word (293888 KB) | |
Application of critical, sociological and rhetorical theories to sports events and sport media; examination of the role of sports in enacting social change.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20592D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 71 of 76 | Daniel Durbin | ANNL105A | PDF (48183 KB) | |
Value perspectives on communication in varied settings: interpersonal, organizational, and public. Issues of truth and responsibility in family and social interactions, advertising, and governmental communication.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20593D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 24 | Stephen O'Leary | ANN309 | |
Supervised, individual studies. No more than one registration permitted. Enrollment by petition only.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20336D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 1 | Taj Frazier | OFFICE | |
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.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20600D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 22 of 25 | Daniela Baroffio | ASC204 | Word (145091 KB) | |
| 20601D | 001 | Discussion | TBA | TBA | 17 of 25 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20602D | 001 | Discussion | TBA | TBA | 5 of 25 | OFFICE | |
Advanced readings in communication theory and research (broadly defined); specialized interest areas of individual faculty on the frontiers of knowledge; seminar topics change each semester.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Networks of Sport | |||||||||
| 20611D | 001 | Lecture | 8:30-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 7 of 15 | Rook Campbell | ASC328 | PDF (478266 KB) | |
| Marketing Communication Campaigns | |||||||||
| 20612D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 15 of 16 | Allison Soeller | ANN309 | | |
| Civic Engagement | |||||||||
| 20613D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Gerald Goodnight | Word (68608 KB) | | |
Theory and research in public health communication campaigns; design, implementation, and evaluation; extensive discussion of historical case studies and reasons for success or failure.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20618D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 15 of 15 | Michael Cody | ANN405 | Word (34441 KB) | |
Social and political movements as rhetorical phenomena; ideology, organization, and influence of such movements as civil rights, "New Left," feminism, "New Right," environmentalism.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20626D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 18 | Daniel Durbin | ASC230 | PDF (54628 KB) | |
| 20993D | 914 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 15 of 20 | Sabrina Chong, Richard Sharpe | OFF CAMPUS | |
Examines social, political, and cultural implications of media and communication on Chinese society; regulations relevant to Chinese communication; market reforms, telecommunication, internet and creative industries
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20628D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 15 | Yu Hong | ANN408 | Word (136888 KB) | |
Analytical and communicative aspects of judicial argument; philosophy and techniques of jury trials, cross examination, and appellate advocacy; research, preparation, and presentation of case briefs.
- Prerequisite: COMM 322
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20635D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 15 | William Blum | ANN209 | PDF (248531 KB) | |
Examines laws and regulatory policies shaping new media, especially the Internet; impact of regulation on development and use of communication technology.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20636D | 001 | Lecture | 8:30-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 14 of 15 | Mark Lloyd | ANN210 | Word (45136 KB) | |
How communication--interpersonal, mass media, and informationtechnologies--shapes health behavior. Topics: doctor-patient consults;public campaigns; health issues in entertainment, news, and on the internet.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20657D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 14 of 43 | Peter Clarke, Susan Evans | ASCG34 | |
Analysis of photographys evolution; new strategies for the photographic image, photo documentary work and global social issues; analysis of images on blogs and web sites.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 20665D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Thursday | 18 of 18 | Jim Hubbard | ASC228 | Word (156668 KB) | |
Explores construction of "childhood" in mdia and popular culture, including television, movies, video games, toys, magazines, and music. Examines children as a unique audience. Recommended preparation: COMM 200, COMM 201
- Prerequisite: COMM 300
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| 20672D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 6 of 15 | Hye Lee | ANNL101 | PDF (170879 KB) | |
Examines how race and ethnicity as social categories are shaped by communication media; focuses on how race and ethnicity sustain entertainment and media industries. Prerequisite: COMM 206.
- Prerequisite: COMM 206
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 20673D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 15 of 15 | Taj Frazier | ASC240 | Word (156552 KB) | |
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 COMM. To register, enroll in JOUR 466.
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| 21335D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-6:20pm | Monday | 6 of 33 | Julio Moran | ANNL116 | PDF (458042 KB) | |
The role of communication in global organizations; information, networks, and communication technologies for global organizing; computer-based collaborative work and virtual organizations. Recommended preparation: COMM 385
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| 20702D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 14 of 15 | Jonathan Aronson | ASC230 | Word (125509 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20716D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 25 | Janet Fulk | OFFICE | | |
| 20717D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 25 | Stacy Smith | OFFICE | | |
| 20718D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 25 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20719D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 25 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20720D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 25 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20721D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 25 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20722D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 25 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20723D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 25 | 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 | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-5:20pm | Wednesday | 5 of 6 | Ken Sereno | OFFICE | | |
| 20739D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Tue, Thu | 26 of 39 | Stacy Smith | ANN409ABC | | |
| 20741D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 10 | Alison Trope | OFFICE | Word (140911 KB) | |
| 20742D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Christopher Smith | OFFICE | | |
| 20743D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20744D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20745D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20746D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20747D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20748D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20749D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20750D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20751D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20752D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20753D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20754D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20755D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20756D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20757D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20758D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20759D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20760D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20761D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20762D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |
Advanced study of issues in communication; recent developments in communication and rhetorical theories. Open only to students in COMM honors program; recommended for seniors. Recommended preparation: COMM 301L.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Communication
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20763D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 3 of 8 | Stacy Smith | ASC230 | |
Examines social and political controversies over conflicting ethical standards for communication in a variety of media: mass-media, communication technology, and entertainment. Prerequisite: COMM 310.
- Prerequisite: COMM 310
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20771D | 001 | Lecture | 6:30-9:20pm | Wednesday | 17 of 17 | Robert Scheer | ANN210 | PDF (108862 KB) | |
Focuses on theories and research in communication and social sciences to bridge disciplines to produce a proposal, business plan, publication, or a research project. Open only to MS, Communication Informatics, students. Not available for degree credit in PhD, Communication.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Communication Informatics
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20780D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Michael Cody | TBA | |
Study of the rhetoric of social change; methodologies for analysis and appraisal; investigation of specific collective protest and reform movements. Not open to M.A. in Communication Management majors.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Communication Management
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20792D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Tuesday | 7 of 12 | Randy Lake | ASC230 | PDF (194307 KB) | |
Studies the contributions of Kenneth Burke, among the most significant figures in the development of contemporary rhetorical theory and criticism. Not open to M.A. in Communication Management majors.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Communication Management
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20800D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-3:20pm | Tuesday | 3 of 12 | Tom Hollihan | ASC230 | Word (48640 KB) | |
Overview of humanistic and social scientific approaches to the study of communication; emphasis on rhetorical/critical and macro social scientific perspectives. Not open to M.A. in Communication Management majors.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Communication Management
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 20803D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-12:20pm | Tuesday | 17 of 19 | Larry Gross | ASC228 | Word (40372 KB) | |
Developing expertise in qualitative methods, including participant-observation, ethnography, discourse analysis and historiography in communication research.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Communication Management
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20830D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-12:20pm | Wednesday | 17 of 19 | Patricia Riley | ASC228 | |
Communication perspectives on the process and outcomes of globalization; role of large media organizations in the global flow of information; and leadership and multiculturalism.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20839D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 22 of 24 | Susan Resnick West | ANN209 | Word (349400 KB) | |
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 | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 20 | Margaret McLaughlin | OFFICE | | |
| 20865D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 20 | Larry Gross | OFFICE | | |
| 20866D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | Andrea Hollingshead | OFFICE | | |
| 20867D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20868D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20869D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20870D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20871D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20872D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | |
Evaluation of research about communication in patient care, health campaigns for diverse publics, tools for disease management, and outreach to producers in mass media.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20903D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-3:20pm | Wednesday | 5 of 12 | Peter Clarke, Margaret McLaughlin | ANN309 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Retrieval and Processing Techniques | |||||||||
| 20909D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | Canceled | | |||
| Seminar on Ph.D. Dissertation Design & Research Strategy | |||||||||
| 20910D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Wednesday | 7 of 12 | Manuel Castells | ASC228 | PDF (177491 KB) | |
| Grant Writing | |||||||||
| 20911D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-12:20pm | Tuesday | 5 of 12 | Lynn Miller | ASCG38 | PDF (35973 KB) | |
| Experimental and Quasi-experimental Methods | |||||||||
| 20912D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-3:20pm | Thursday | 7 of 12 | Sheila Murphy | KER202 | | |
| Communication, Culture and Capitalism | |||||||||
| 20913D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Thursday | 5 of 12 | Christopher Smith | ASC240 | PDF (304304 KB) | |
Interpretive, critical and cultural research in organizational communication; emphasis on narrative approaches to ethnographic studies, critical essays, and quantitative intercultural research in organizational communication.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20929D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Tuesday | 6 of 12 | Patricia Riley | ANN406 | |
Conceptual and analytic issues in network perspectives; emphasis on communication patterns, processes, content, influences and impacts.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20938D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 20 of 25 | Peter Monge | ASC328 | PDF (175811 KB) | |
Cultural and temporal differences in defining arts, artists and audiences; transmitting cultural beliefs through art; understanding aesthetic responses; experiences of alienation and incomprehension with art.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20947R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | Larry Gross | ASCG34 | PDF (109347 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 | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Larry Gross | 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 | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | Larry Gross | OFFICE | | |
| 20973D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 20 | Manuel Castells | OFFICE | | |
| 20974D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 20 | Manuel Castells | OFFICE | | |
| 20975D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 20 | Margaret McLaughlin | OFFICE | | |
| 20976D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20977D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | 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 | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 10 of 25 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | |