USC Schedule of Classes

Journalism (JOUR)

• http://annenberg.usc.edu/AcademicPrograms/Jour.aspx
• D class assignments for undergraduates available in ASC; 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.

JOUR 205: Journalism Practicum (1.0-2.0 units, max 4)

Field experience in journalism, public relations, or related field.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21004D	050	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 15	Lauren White	OFFICE
21005D	051	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 15	Lauren White	OFFICE
21009D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	10 of 15	Lauren White	OFFICE

JOUR 372: Engaging Diverse Communities (2.0 units)

Explores how to engage diverse local communities through participatory journalism and communication strategies. Focuses on using digital tools to increase engagement with communities via field reporting and mobile platforms to produce stories across platforms.

• Prerequisite: JOUR 307 and JOUR 320
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Journalism

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21109R	050	Lecture	3:00-5:05pm	Tue, Thu	2 of 20	Sarah Springer	ONLINE	PDF (200360 KB)

JOUR 462: Law of Mass Communication (4.0 units)

Press law; government controls on the news media; legal responsibilities of the journalist.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21060R	057	Lecture	6:00-8:30pm	Tue, Thu	13 of 20	Melissa Eckhause	ONLINE	Word (559343 KB)

JOUR 482: Comparative Media in Europe (4.0 units)

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.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21038D	053	Lecture	TBA	TBA	6 of 16	Amara Aguilar	OFFICE

JOUR 490x: Directed Research (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21045D	955	Lecture	TBA	TBA	4 of 12	Vince Gonzales, Willa Seidenberg	OFFICE
21048D	051	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 12	Amara Aguilar	OFFICE
21049D	050	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 12		OFFICE

JOUR 505: The Practice: Journalism's Evolution as a Profession (1.0 unit)

Analyzes the history, ethics and evolution of journalism; Students will be introduced to key innovations and innovators in journalism history as well as multimedia platforms.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21041D	166	Lecture	8:30-9:00pm	Fri, Sat	18 of 35	Geoffrey Cowan	ASC240	Word (71518 KB)

JOUR 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 department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21138D	053	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 12	Amara Aguilar	OFFICE
21139D	057	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 12		OFFICE
21140D	050	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 12	Mary Murphy	OFFICE
21141D	050	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 12	Lisa Pecot-Hebert	OFFICE
21142D	051	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 12		OFFICE
21143D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 12		OFFICE
21443D	955	Lecture	TBA	TBA	6 of 12	Vince Gonzales, Willa Seidenberg	OFFICE
21444D	773	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 12	Sandy Tolan	OFFICE

JOUR 594a: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of thesis.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21173D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 12	Willa Seidenberg	OFFICE
21174D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 12	Sandy Tolan	OFFICE

JOUR 594b: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of thesis.

• Prerequisite: JOUR 594a

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21177D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 12	Willa Seidenberg	OFFICE
21178D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 12	Sandy Tolan	OFFICE

JOUR 594z: Master's Thesis (0.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.

• Prerequisite: JOUR 594b

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21180D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 12	Willa Seidenberg	OFFICE
21181D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 12	Sandy Tolan	OFFICE

JOUR 599: Special Topics (1.0-8.0 units, max 8)

Seminar in selected topics in journalism.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Broadcast Performance
21445D	773	1.0	Lecture	1:00-3:00pm	Thursday	9 of 15	Lisa Pecot-Hebert	ANN406
Introduction to International Reporting
21446R	773	1.0	Lecture	1:00-3:00pm	Wednesday	5 of 15	Afua Hirsch	ANN210