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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 | 050 | Lecture | 9:30-12:20pm | MWF | 7 of 19 | Sonia Jawaid Shaikh | ANN209 |  |
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 | 16 of 30 | Laurel Felt | OFFICE | PDF (207918 KB) | |
| 20385D | 050 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 30 | Laurel Felt | OFFICE | PDF (207918 KB) | |
| 20386D | 051 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 11 of 30 | Laurel Felt | OFFICE | PDF (208376 KB) | |
| 20387D | 051 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 30 | Laurel Felt | OFFICE | PDF (208376 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20477R | 051 | Lecture | 9:30-1:40pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 19 | Thomas Billard Jr | ANN210 | |
Cultural, social, political, and economic dynamics of communication technologies, including internet architecture, social media, participatory cultures, privacy, surveillance, networked journalism, big data, algorithms, online activism. (Duplicates credit in former COMM 202)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20491R | 051 | Lecture-Discussion | 2:00-6:10pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 19 | Rachel Moran | ANN209 | PDF (178772 KB) | |
Behavioral approaches to health communication; communication competencies in health care settings, theories of risky behaviors, and behavioral change programs; special emphasis on AIDS-related issues.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20500R | 051 | Lecture | 9:30-12:20pm | MWF | 6 of 19 | Liyuan Wang | ANN305 | |
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 19 | Christiana Robbins | ANN309 | PDF (282948 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 | 13 of 16 | Keith Plocek | ANN210 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | | ||
| 20865D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20866D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20960D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 12 | Larry Gross | OFFICE | | |
| 20961D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 12 | Patricia Riley | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20969D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Taj Frazier | OFFICE | | |
| 20970D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Josh Kun | OFFICE | | |
| 20971D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Jonathan Aronson | OFFICE | | |
| 20972D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Dmitri Williams | OFFICE | | |
| 20973D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Christina Dunbar-Hester | OFFICE | | |
| 20974D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Dmitri Williams | OFFICE | | |
| 20975D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Henry Jenkins | OFFICE | | |
| 20976D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Lynn Miller | OFFICE | | |
| 20977D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Hernan Galperin | 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 | Josh Kun | OFFICE | | |
| 20981D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Josh 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 | Josh Kun | OFFICE | | |
| 20983D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Josh 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 | Josh Kun | OFFICE | | |
| 20985D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Josh 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 | Josh Kun | OFFICE | | |
| 20987D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Josh Kun | OFFICE | |