Identity and Diversity in American Contexts

Section 64540

  • Note: skills of critical thinking, sound reasoning, and rhetorical awareness through an investigation of social issues related to identity and diversity. The course will examine identity as a socially constructed phenomenon that determines differentials of power and opportunity in an increasingly diverse and intersectional world. Students will analyze various groups whose biological, cultural, and socialized identities are shaped by--and help shape--systems of race, class, gender, sexuality, and/or national power. This section of Writing 150 will enable students to practice the
  • Session Dates (session code 060)
    First day of classes:
    Monday, August 17, 2020
    Last day to add:
    Friday, September 4, 2020
    Last day to drop without a mark of "W" and receive a refund:
    Friday, September 4, 2020
    Last day to withdraw without a “W” on transcript or change pass/no pass to letter grade:
    Friday, October 2, 2020
    Last day to drop with a mark of "W":
    Friday, November 6, 2020
    End of session:
    Tuesday, November 24, 2020
  • Book List Prices and book list are subject to change.
    • Rivera. WRIT 150 Course Reader Access Card 2020-2021. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781533929235
      New: $16.00
      Used: $12.00
    Purchase from USC Bookstore
The Fall 2020 semester will begin with fully remote instruction, with limited exceptions for clinical education. Faculty will contact students to provide information to login to classes. Read more.