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Concurrent Course
Anthropology (ANTH)
- http://www.usc.edu/dept/elab/anth/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in GFS120; Phone: (213) 740-1900.
Universal social organizational themes and their culture-specific variations are explored across five non-western societies.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10701R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Janet Hoskins |  | ||
| 10850D | 001 | Lecture-Discussion | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 26 of 29 | Janet Hoskins | VHE217 | | |
| 10704R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | Canceled | | |||
| 10705R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | Canceled | | |||
| 10602D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 95 of 109 | Eugene Cooper | GFS106 |  | |
| 10603R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Tuesday | 21 of 28 | VHE206 | | ||
| 10604R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Thursday | 25 of 27 | VHE206 | | ||
| 10605R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 25 of 27 | VHE206 | | ||
| 10606R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 24 of 27 | VHE206 | |
Survey of the impact of public institutions, the private sector, and cultural practices on health and the delivery of health care in the United States.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture, one discussion, lab and one section of WRIT 140 listed below (unless you have already satisfied the Writing Requirement)
- Concurrent enrollment: WRIT 140
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10608R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MWF | 82 of 90 | Nicholas Bartlett | GFS106 | | |
| 10609R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Monday | 25 of 25 | GFS108 | | ||
| 10610R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Monday | 21 of 25 | GFS108 | | ||
| 10611R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | GFS222 | | ||
| 10612R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 12 of 25 | GFS217 | |
Concurrent Course
WRIT 140: Writing and Critical Reasoning (4.0 units)
Focuses on analytical and argumentative writing skills requisite to academic and professional writing. Emphasizes logical analysis of texts and other data, effective use of evidence, ethical argumentation, and stylistic and grammatical fluency. Requires concurrent enrollment with an affiliated General Education course in the Social Issues category. Students must achieve a satisfactory score on the verbal portion of the SAT, the USC Writing Examination, or credit for WRIT 120 or 121 bef
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64295D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 17 of 17 | Jay Fisher | THH113 | | |
| 64445D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 16 of 17 | Jay Fisher | GFS221 | | |
| 64450D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 17 of 17 | Sonia Greenfield | GFS228 | | |
| 66998D | 001 | Lab | 7:00-8:50pm | Wednesday | 754 of 2000 | BOV AUD | |
The foundations of the human species. Examination of scientific evidence from Darwinian theory, primate behavior, fossils, and the behavior of modern people.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for one lecture and one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10626R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 174 of 180 | Christopher Schmitt | SGM123 | | |
| 10627R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Monday | 18 of 20 | GFS111 | | ||
| 10629R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 21 of 22 | GFS111 | | ||
| 10630R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | GFS112 | | ||
| 10632R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 20 of 21 | GFS112 | | ||
| 10633R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 19 of 22 | GFS111 | | ||
| 10634R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 18 of 21 | GFS112 | | ||
| 10636R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 19 of 21 | GFS112 | | ||
| 10637R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | GFS111 | | ||
| 10638R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 19 of 20 | GFS112 | |
Major culture types, nomadic hunters and herders, peasant and tribal societies, sophisticated kingdoms; social, political, economic, and religious institutions.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10640R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 25 of 25 | Thomas Ward | GFS229 | |
Cultural differences and social processes examined in global and regional networks. Issues are studied ethnographically, using materials from several disciplines.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10743D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 3 of 25 | Janet Hoskins | VHE210 | |
Current social and political developments in the South Pacific analyzed from the perspective of the historical relationship between indigenous cultures and the West.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10643R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 50 of 51 | Nancy Lutkehaus | GFS118 | | |
| 10744R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Monday | 26 of 26 | GFS223 | | ||
| 10745R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Monday | 24 of 25 | GFS222 | |
Concepts of social anthropology using filmic representations of societies throughout the world in contrast to written ethnography.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for one lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10644R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Mon, Wed | 110 of 112 | Gary Seaman | GFS106 | | |
| 10645R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Friday | 27 of 27 | GFS223 | | ||
| 10646R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 28 of 28 | GFS223 | | ||
| 10647R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 26 of 28 | GFS223 | | ||
| 10648R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 27 of 27 | GFS223 | | ||
| 10653R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 120 of 121 | Andrei Simic | GFS106 | | |
| 10655R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Tuesday | 30 of 30 | GFS222 | | ||
| 10656R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 30 of 30 | GFS222 | | ||
| 10657R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Thursday | 28 of 29 | GFS222 | | ||
| 10658R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 31 of 31 | GFS222 | |
The roles of biology, culture, and the environment in shaping human society, integrating evolutionary biology and cultural theory.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10660R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 19 of 20 | Christopher Schmitt | KAP140 | |
Role of American Indians in American public life from colonial times to the present; native American forms of government; relations between tribes and the U.S.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Note: Register for one lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10668R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 98 of 102 | Tok Thompson | GFS106 | | |
| 10669R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Tuesday | 26 of 26 | GFS107 | | ||
| 10670R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 25 of 26 | GFS107 | | ||
| 10671R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Thursday | 23 of 25 | GFS107 | | ||
| 10672R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 24 of 25 | GFS107 | |
Culture change theories and methods (archaeology, community studies) participant-observation used to examine the varied experiences of people in Mexico and the U.S. Southwest.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10676R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 24 of 25 | Thomas Ward | GFS229 | |
The role of symbols in the evolution of culture; symbolic aspects of myth, ritual, and social life. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10679R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 7 of 20 | Jennifer Cool | GFS220 | |
Comparative examination of family and kinship in tribal, peasant, and complex societies, emphasizing non-Western cultures, societal and normative consequences of forms and functions in family.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10680R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 25 | Erin Moore | GFS220 | |
Oral narratives from non-Western cultures; communications about deeply-held moral beliefs, psychological tensions, social problems, and the structure of the mind.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10682R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 36 of 39 | Tok Thompson | KAP145 | |
Survey of anthropological methods for acquiring and analyzing data. Ethnographic research methods of modes of analysis: development of a field research project.
- Prerequisite: ANTH 201
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10686D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 27 | Joseph Hawkins | GFS107 | Word (145650 KB) | |
An examination of anthropological research on race and African American culture, from the 18th century to the present. Recommended preparation: AMST-385, ANTH-263
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10784D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | Canceled | Lanita Jacobs | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10688D | 001 | 2.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 8 | Gary Seaman | OFFICE | |
Women and immigration, employment, and household and family relations in the context of the global economy; women's social and political movements in diverse cultural contexts.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the SWMS department but may qualify for major credit in ANTH. To register, enroll in SWMS 554.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34976R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 15 | Rhacel Parrenas | VKC161 | Word (142719 KB) | |
Major approaches to ethnographic fieldwork are explored in classic cases.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10693D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 15 | Nancy Lutkehaus | GFS210 | |
Survey of ethnographic film using both the dimensions of natural history descriptions and process, contrasted with naturalism and structuralism as tools of controlled comparison and analysis.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10793R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 15 | Andrei Simic | GFS204 | |
A hands-on laboratory based survey of pre-production techniques in video and audio production, including exercises to prepare students to shoot their own documentaries.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10694D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 11 of 20 | Jennifer Cool | OFFICE | | |
| 10695R | 001 | Lab | TBA | Mon, Wed | 11 of 20 | OFFICE | |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded C/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10696D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | Tuesday | 0 of 20 | Gary Seaman | OFFICE | |
Practical principles for the long-term development of effective teaching within college disciplines. Intended for teaching assistants in Dornsife College.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the MDA department but may qualify for major credit in ANTH. To register, enroll in MDA 593.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42297R | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 83 of 275 | Jane Cody | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10697D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum number of units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10700D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |