USC Schedule of Classes

Public Diplomacy (PUBD)

• http://annenberg.usc.edu/communication/public-diplomacy-MPD
• 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. All graduate students (excluding PhDs) will be assessed a $150 per

PUBD 419: Public Diplomacy in Los Angeles (4.0 units)

Examines how the City of Los Angeles and other local actors use public diplomacy tools to strengthen ties between themselves and foreign audiences.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
52807D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 19	Robert Banks	ASC230

PUBD 502: Historical and Comparative Approaches to Public Diplomacy (4.0 units)

Examines historical and comparative approaches to public diplomacy. Explores public diplomacy operations in public and private settings, by individuals and institutions. Reviews traditional, critical, war, and peace perspectives.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
52832D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	22 of 25	Nick Cull	ANN405	PDF (853648 KB)

PUBD 504: Global Issues and Public Diplomacy (4.0 units)

Focuses on critical global issues/challenges that require some form of intervention from the international community. Taught with active leading strategies: case studies and "problem-based learning."

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
52834D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	29 of 35	Robert Banks, Nick Cull,Maria McKay	ASC331

PUBD 518: International Exchanges and Public Diplomacy (4.0 units)

Examination of educational and cultural exchanges; variety and experience of participants, flagship exchange programs, economic and social implications of the programs, and measurement of outcomes.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
52848D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	1 of 19	Robert Banks	ASC328

PUBD 519: News Media and the Foreign Policy Process (4.0 units)

Analysis of news media's role in contemporary diplomacy; historical context; consideration of the professional practices of journalists and those who devise and implement foreign policy.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
52849D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Thursday	12 of 19	Philip Seib	ASC331

PUBD 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

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
52880D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE
52881D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE
52882D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE
52883D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE
52884D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE

PUBD 596: Practicum in Public Diplomacy Research (4.0 units)

Development and production of original research-based project in the area of public diplomacy. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
52887D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	5 of 19	Nick Cull	OFFICE