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Communication (COMM)

http://annenberg.usc.edu/AcademicPrograms/Comm.aspx
D class assignments for undergraduates available; Email: ascjadv@usc.edu.
D class assignments for graduate students available; Email: gradasc@usc.edu.
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.

COMM 205x: Communication Practicum (1.0-2.0 units, max 4)

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
20386D	051	1.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	5 of 30	Suzanne Alcantara	ONLINE
20387D	051	2.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	6 of 30	Suzanne Alcantara	ONLINE

COMM 209: Communication and Media Economics (4.0 units)

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.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
20402R	051	Lecture-Discussion	9:30-12:20pm	MWF	13 of 19	Maximilian Brichta	ANN209

COMM 302: Persuasion (4.0 units)

Theories and research in social influence; strategies and tactics of persuasive communications in such settings as politics, public relations, advertising, business.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
20465R	050	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	MWF	5 of 19	Liyuan Wang	ANN309

COMM 305: Understanding Social Science Research (4.0 units)

Students learn to be consumers rather than creators of social science research. Examines the challenges and opportunities of communicating research through mass media.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
20477R	050	Lecture	9:30-12:20pm	MWF	18 of 20	Ashley Phelps	ONLINE

COMM 311: Communication and Publics (4.0 units)

Forms of civic life; opportunities and obstacles in forming, participating in, and disrupting community; issues of knowledge, power, identity; theories/methods of rhetorical analysis and production.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
20496R	050	Lecture-Discussion	9:30-1:40pm	Tue, Thu	5 of 19	Pamela Perrimon	ANN305

COMM 322: Argumentation and Advocacy (4.0 units)

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	9:30-1:40pm	Tue, Thu	1 of 19	Lipei Tang	ANN309

Crosslist COMM 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.

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
21039D	141	Lecture	TBA	TBA	11 of 16	Amara Aguilar	OFFICE

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

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
20707D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Carlos Godoy	OFFICE

COMM 494x: Research Practicum (2.0-4.0 units, max 4)

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 10		OFFICE
20740D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE

COMM 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
20864D	051	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE
20866D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Lindsay Young	OFFICE

COMM 675: Independent Study (1.0-4.0 units)

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
20959D	051	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Josh Kun	OFFICE
20960D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Robin Stevens	OFFICE
20961D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE

COMM 790: Research (1.0-12.0 units)

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
20965D	051	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Sarah Banet-Weiser	OFFICE
20966D	051	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 10	Taj Frazier	OFFICE
20969D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 10	Taj Frazier	OFFICE
20970D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	4 of 10	Lindsay Young	OFFICE
20971D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	2 of 10	Mike Ananny	OFFICE
20972D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Henry Jenkins	OFFICE
20973D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Nick Cull	OFFICE
20974D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Colin Maclay	OFFICE
20975D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	2 of 10	Hernan Galperin	OFFICE
20976D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Christina Dunbar-Hester	OFFICE
20977D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Jennifer Petersen	OFFICE

COMM 794a: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

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

COMM 794b: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

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

COMM 794c: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

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

COMM 794d: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

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

COMM 794z: Doctoral Dissertation (0.0 units)

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

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