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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 | 12 of 19 | Brooklyne Gipson | ONLINE |  |
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 | Canceled | TBA | | ||
| 20385D | 050 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | TBA | | ||
| 20386D | 051 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | TBA | | ||
| 20387D | 051 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | TBA | |
Examines cultural institutions, ideologies, artifacts, and productions; role of culture in everyday life; cultural studies as methodology; culture and power.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20388R | 051 | Lecture-Discussion | 9:30-1:40pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 25 | Tyler Quick | ONLINE | PDF (167022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20402R | 050 | Lecture-Discussion | 9:30-1:40pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 20 | Jeeyun Baik | ONLINE | PDF (353693 KB) | |
Experimental and survey methods for communication study; basic statistical concepts, procedures, and tests.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20458R | 050 | Lecture-Lab | 9:30-1:40pm | Tue, Thu | 21 of 25 | Liyuan Wang | ONLINE | |
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 | 051 | Lecture | 9:30-12:20pm | MWF | 12 of 25 | Nathaniel Curran | ONLINE | PDF (284917 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20540R | 051 | Lecture | 9:30-1:40pm | Tue, Thu | 7 of 25 | Rachel Moran | ONLINE | Word (31652 KB) | |
Cultural implications of computer-mediated communication and related media. Ideological responses to media innovation; debates over artificial intelligence, virtual communities, and virtual reality. Recommended preparation: COMM 339.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20541R | 051 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | MWF | 19 of 19 | Frances Corry | ONLINE | PDF (929548 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20628R | 050 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | MWF | 22 of 25 | Thomas Billard Jr. | ONLINE | |
Exploration of youth media and culture, including television, movies, video games, toys, magazines, music, social media. Examines representations of youth and youth as audience.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20672R | 051 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | MWF | 6 of 25 | Laurel Felt | ONLINE | PDF (443395 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 | Canceled | TBA | |
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 | Francois Bar | OFFICE | | |
| 20962D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 12 | Henry Jenkins | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20966D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Tom Hollihan | OFFICE | | |
| 20967D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Emilio Ferrara | OFFICE | | |
| 20968D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Alison Trope | OFFICE | | |
| 20969D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20970D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20971D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20972D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20973D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Lynn Miller | OFFICE | | |
| 20974D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Larry Gross | OFFICE | | |
| 20975D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Patricia Riley | OFFICE | | |
| 20976D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Ben Carrington | OFFICE | | |
| 20977D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Sheila Murphy | 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 | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Hector Amaya | OFFICE | | |
| 20979D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Hector Amaya | 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 | Hector Amaya | OFFICE | | |
| 20981D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Hector Amaya | 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 | Hector Amaya | OFFICE | | |
| 20983D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Hector Amaya | 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 | Hector Amaya | OFFICE | | |
| 20985D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Hector Amaya | 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 | Hector Amaya | OFFICE | | |
| 20987D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Hector Amaya | OFFICE | |