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Communication (COMM)
- http://annenberg.usc.edu/AcademicPrograms/Comm.aspx
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in ASC; 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.
Social scientific inquiry into human communication; core theories of message production and reception in interpersonal, group and organizational contexts.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20327R | 051 | Lecture-Discussion | 9:30-12:20pm | MWF | Canceled |  |
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 | 9:30-1:40pm | Tue, Thu | 4 of 19 | Caitlin Dobson | ONLINE | PDF (395383 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20477R | 051 | Lecture-Lab | 9:30-1:40pm | Tue, Thu | 22 of 23 | Liyuan Wang | ONLINE | PDF (329950 KB) | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20494R | 050 | Lecture-Discussion | 9:30-12:20pm | MWF | 14 of 19 | Do Own Kim | ONLINE | PDF (335782 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20511D | 051 | Lecture | 9:30-12:20pm | MWF | Canceled | |
The study of current and historical battles over the limits of free expression from press and public parks to television, movies, music, online and social media.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20572R | 051 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | MWF | 13 of 19 | Michael Park | ONLINE | |
How communication -- interpersonal, mass media, information technologies -- shapes health behavior. Topics: doctor-patient consults; marketing campaigns; health in entertainment, news; internet; social media; mobile devices.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20657R | 050 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | MWF | Canceled | |
Critical survey of the forces defining today's networked press, examining the people, technologies, and institutions that produce news in today's online environments.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20663D | 051 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | MWF | Canceled | |
Analysis of photographys evolution; new strategies for the photographic image, photo documentary work and global social issues; analysis of images on blogs and web sites.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20665D | 050 | Lecture | 9:30-12:20pm | MWF | 18 of 20 | Hector Amaya,Alison Trope | ONLINE | PDF (292180 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21038D | 053 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 20 | Keith Plocek | OFFICE | |
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 20 | 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 | 1 of 15 | Larry Gross | 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 | 1 of 12 | Patricia Riley | OFFICE | | |
| 20961D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 12 | Lindsay Young | OFFICE | | |
| 20962D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20965D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Lindsay Young | OFFICE | | |
| 20966D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Emilio Ferrara | OFFICE | | |
| 20967D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Alison Trope | OFFICE | | |
| 20969D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Emilio Ferrara | OFFICE | | |
| 20970D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20971D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20972D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20973D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | 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 | 0 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 | 0 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 | 0 of 15 | Hector Amaya | OFFICE | |