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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 graduate students (excluding PhDs) will be assessed a $150 per semester "ASCJ Technology fee. There is no technology fee charged for the summer term. Phone (213)740-5297, or email asctech@usc.edu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20374R | 051 | Lecture | 12:00-2:50pm | MWF | 7 of 18 | Rogelio Lopez | ANN209 | PDF (174738 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 | 11 of 30 | Laurel Felt | OFFICE | Word (128877 KB) |  |
| 20385D | 050 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Laurel Felt | OFFICE | Word (128877 KB) | |
| 20386D | 051 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 30 | Laurel Felt | OFFICE | Word (131078 KB) | |
| 20387D | 051 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 30 | Laurel Felt | OFFICE | Word (131078 KB) | |
Economic and political economic principles for the analysis of communication and media industries including broadcasting, newspapers, motion pictures, music, video games, advertising and public relations. (Duplicates credit in former COMM 207 and COMM 208)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20403R | 050 | Lecture-Discussion | 2:00-6:10pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 25 | Nahoi Koo | ANN209 | PDF (81142 KB) | |
Survey of mass communication research; history, content, effects, theories, and policy implications of various media. (Duplicates credit in former COMM 203)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20499R | 050 | Lecture-Discussion | 9:30-1:40pm | Tue, Thu | 7 of 25 | Traci Gillig | ANN406 | PDF (93907 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 | 050 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | MWF | 6 of 18 | Marcia Allison | ANNL115 | Word (651310 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20618R | 051 | Lecture | 9:30-1:40pm | Tue, Thu | 8 of 19 | Prawit Thainiyom | ANN209 | PDF (198394 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21042D | 670 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 14 of 16 | Peggy Bustamante | 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 | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20705D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Robert Scheer | OFFICE | | |
| 20706D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Patricia Riley, Donna Mc Hugh | OFFICE | | |
| 20707D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20708D | 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 | | ||
| 20739D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20740D | 059 | Lecture | 1:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 1 of 20 | Marc Choueiti | OFFICE | PDF (19124 KB) | |
| 20741D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | |
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 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20865R | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20866D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Patricia Riley | OFFICE | | |
| 20867D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20958D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 12 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20959D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 12 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20960D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 12 | Patricia Riley | OFFICE | | |
| 20961D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20967D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Margaret McLaughlin | OFFICE | | |
| 20968D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Safiya Noble | OFFICE | | |
| 20975D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Hernan Galperin | OFFICE | | |
| 20976D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Safiya Noble | OFFICE | | |
| 20977D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Aimei Yang | 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 | Joshua Kun | OFFICE | | |
| 20981D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Joshua Kun | 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 | Joshua Kun | OFFICE | | |
| 20983D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Joshua Kun | 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 | 0 of 15 | Joshua Kun | OFFICE | | |
| 20985D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Joshua Kun | 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 | 0 of 15 | Joshua Kun | OFFICE | | |
| 20987D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 15 | Joshua Kun | OFFICE | |