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American Studies and Ethnicity (AMST)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/ase/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in KAP462; phone (213) 740-9135.
- Please send your request for D-Clearance for undergraduate and graduate courses to aseinfo@usc.edu. Be sure to provide your student ID, section number(s), current major, and class year/standing. Please ensure that you register for a class for which you have D-clearance by the registration deadline, or your D-clearance will EXPIRE. American Studies and Ethnicity "R" courses change to "D" in the second week of classes, and require both instructor and departmental approval. YOU MUST ATTEND THE FIRST SESSION of each course or you may be replaced by a student on the waiting list, even if you are registered. Thank you for selecting a course within the American Studies and Ethnicity department. We look forward to seeing you in class.
Analysis of race and the economic, political, gender, and social dimensions of contemporary Los Angeles including topics such as residential segregation, economic inequality, and city politics.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10310D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MWF | 148 of 151 | Juan De Lara | THH301 |    | |
| 10311D | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 26 of 26 | David Lucero | VKC155 | | |
| 10312D | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 23 of 25 | Maria Chavez-Courtright | THH108 | | |
| 10313D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 25 of 26 | Maria Chavez-Courtright | VKC155 | | |
| 10314D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 25 of 27 | Avery Everhart | VKC155 | | |
| 10315D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 25 of 26 | Avery Everhart | VKC155 | | |
| 10316D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 24 of 25 | David Lucero | VKC155 | |
An introduction to cultures and people in the Americas; the social, historical, economic and cultural formations that together make up the Latino/a American imaginary.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10320D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 100 of 100 | Alicia Chavez | SGM101 | | |
| 10321D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Sabrina Howard, Alicia Chavez | THH217 | | |
| 10322D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 25 of 25 | Aurelien Davennes,Alicia Chavez | THHB10 | | |
| 10323D | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 25 of 25 | Aurelien Davennes,Alicia Chavez | VKC111 | | |
| 10324D | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 25 of 25 | Sabrina Howard, Alicia Chavez | VKC111 | |
Introduction to American studies and ethnic studies. Provides an overview of major theories, concepts, and issues.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10345D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 86 of 94 | Alicia Chavez | THH301 | | |
| 10348D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 24 of 25 | Rebekah Garrison, Alicia Chavez | SGM226 | | |
| 10349D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Thursday | 24 of 25 | Rebekah Garrison, Alicia Chavez | SGM226 | | |
| 10350D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 15 of 25 | Khadeejah Gray, Alicia Chavez | VKC206 | | |
| 10351D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 23 of 25 | Khadeejah Gray, Alicia Chavez | VKC257 | |
Examines the relation between U.S. national culture, race, and popular culture.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10360D | 001 | Lecture-Discussion | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 30 of 30 | Christina Belcher | VKC261 | |
This course examines black social movements for freedom, justice, equality, and self determination. Beginning with Reconstruction, movements include labor, civil rights, radical feminism, socialism, reparations, Black Nationalism, prisoners' rights, and Hip Hop.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10381D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 49 of 50 | Francille Wilson | THH116 | | |
| 10382D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 21 of 22 | Francille Wilson, Quinn Anex-Ries | VKC207 | | |
| 10387D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 28 of 25 | Francille Wilson, Quinn Anex-Ries | SOSB48 | |
Examination of the constructions of American ethnicity/race in film.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10390D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 145 of 151 | Chris Finley | THH201 | | |
| 10391D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | Shan Mu Zhao | VKC158 | | |
| 10392D | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Monday | 24 of 25 | Samantha Ikehara | THH217 | | |
| 10393D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 25 of 26 | Shan Mu Zhao | VKC158 | | |
| 10394D | 001 | Discussion | 4:00-4:50pm | Monday | 23 of 24 | Samantha Ikehara | GFS107 | | |
| 10395D | 001 | Discussion | 4:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | Sarah Fong | THH106 | | |
| 10396D | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 25 of 26 | Sarah Fong | THH106 | |
Examines history of popular cultural forms such as literature, music, dance, theater, and visual arts produced by and about African Americans.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10399D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 95 of 100 | Kimberly McNair | MHP101 | | |
| 10400D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 23 of 25 | Karlynne Aila Ejercito, Kimberly McNair | THH110 | | |
| 10401D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 23 of 25 | Karlynne Aila Ejercito, Kimberly McNair | THH110 | | |
| 10402D | 001 | Discussion | 4:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 25 of 25 | Kimberly McNair, Derek Lu | THH217 | | |
| 10404D | 001 | Discussion | 3:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 24 of 26 | Kimberly McNair, Derek Lu | THH217 | |
Introduction to an interdisciplinary study of American political, cultural and social life with a particular emphasis on the Western United States as a region. Recommended preparation: HIST 200, ENGL 263
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10408D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 147 of 150 | Thomas Gustafson | THH301 | | |
| 10409D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Chrisshonna Nieva | THH108 | | |
| 10410D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Chrisshonna Nieva | THH108 | | |
| 10411D | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Monday | 24 of 25 | Chrisshonna Nieva | SOSB37 | | |
| 10413D | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 25 of 25 | Chrisshonna Nieva | THH108 | | |
| 10414D | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Monday | 23 of 25 | Chrisshonna Nieva | SOSB37 | | |
| 10415D | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 25 of 25 | Chrisshonna Nieva | WPH206 | |
Interdisciplinary analysis of the religions traditions, institutions, and experiences of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the U.S.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the REL department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in REL 336.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60075R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 20 of 20 | Duncan Williams | THH106 | |
Examination of Los Angeles diverse food cultures as well as the food justice issues that affect many low-income residents of neighborhoods surrounding USC campus.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10419D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 19 of 19 | Sarah Portnoy | MRF206 | |
Advanced study in interdisciplinary theories and methods for analyzing race and ethnicity in the United Stes, including a comparative study of topics such as inequality, gender, and class.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10424D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 25 | Chris Finley | GFS114 | |
Focuses on the political experience of Latinos in the U.S. Comparative analysis of their political experiences and perspectives, their histories of identity formation, and their political organizations.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10429D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 19 | Alicia Chavez | THH203 | |
Examination of processes of scholarly research; quantitative and qualitative research methods; faculty mentorship; experiential learning; research proposal writing; careers in research. Sophomore or junior standing in the major. Departmental approval.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10433D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 5 of 12 | Alisa Sanchez | KAP134 | |
American poetry, fiction, and drama since World War I with special attention to Eliot, Frost, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, O'Neill, Stevens, Faulkner, and Nabokov.
- Corequisite: ENGL 263
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ENGL department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in ENGL 442.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32848D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 13 of 15 | Alice Gambrell | THH105 | PDF (177682 KB) | |
Survey of Native American literature, including oral traditions and print genres, such as short story, poetry, novel, and autobiography, from 1700 to the present. Recommended preparation: ENGL 263.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ENGL department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in ENGL 444.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32734D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 15 | David Treuer | THH209 | PDF (286177 KB) | |
Survey of Asian American literature from the earliest time to the present; development of prose, poetry, and novel.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10438D | 001 | Lecture | 4:30-6:50pm | Wednesday | 13 of 30 | Viola Lasmana | GFS105 | |
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.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the COMM department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in COMM 458.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20673D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 19 of 19 | Taj Frazier | ANN210 | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10443D | 001 | 1.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 12 | John Rowe,Sarah Gualtieri | OFFICE | | |
| 10441D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |
An exploration of themes, theoretical influences, and methodological approaches current in American studies and ethnic studies. Open to first-year graduate students in American Studies and Ethnicity only.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): American Studies
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10450D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 4 of 12 | John Rowe | KAP460 | |
Major approaches to ethnographic fieldwork are explored in classic cases.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ANTH department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in ANTH 562.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10643R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 11 of 11 | Dorinne Kondo | KAP141 | |
An introduction to key texts on poststructuralism and its theorizing of the body, power, and historical trauma.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10474R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-7:50pm | Monday | 5 of 12 | Dorinne Kondo | KAP150 | |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the program. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10478D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 12 | John Rowe,Sarah Gualtieri | OFFICE | |
Practical principles for the long term development of effective teaching within college disciplines, intended for teaching assistants in American Studies and Ethnicity. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in MDA 593)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10479D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Tuesday | 8 of 10 | Stanley Huey | KAP460 | |
Offers students a structured environment in which to write their dissertation proposals and focuses on professional development. Completion of qualifying exam. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10491D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 4 of 12 | Sarah Gualtieri | KAP150 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10493D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10495D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 12 | OFFICE | |