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Concurrent Course
Concurrent Course
Concurrent Course
Philosophy (PHIL)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/phil/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in MHP108; Phone: (213) 740-4084.
The influence on modern Western culture of philosophical thought about reality, knowledge and morality as developed by such philosophers as Descartes, Leibniz and Kant.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49300R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:15pm | Tue, Thu | 132 of 150 | James Van Cleve | SGM101 | ![]() ![]() | |
49301R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Wednesday | 20 of 25 | Nathan Howard | MHP102 | ![]() | |
49302R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 25 of 25 | Rima Basu | KAP113 | ![]() | |
49303R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 21 of 25 | Rima Basu | KAP113 | ![]() | |
49304R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Thursday | 19 of 25 | Ara Astourian | ZHS360 | ![]() | |
49305R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Thursday | 21 of 25 | Ara Astourian | MHP102 | ![]() | |
49306R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 24 of 25 | Nathan Howard | MHP102 | ![]() |
Philosophical theories of law and applications to controversies of importance to society and our legal system, such as free speech, civil disobedience, and self-defense.
- 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
49590R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:15pm | Tue, Thu | 117 of 140 | Andrei Marmor | MHP101 | ![]() ![]() | |
49591R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Monday | 20 of 25 | Stephen Bero | MHP102 | ![]() | |
49592R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Monday | 11 of 25 | Stephen Bero | MHP102 | ![]() | |
49593R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Monday | 24 of 25 | Michael Hatcher | MHP102 | ![]() | |
49594R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Wednesday | 14 of 25 | Michael Pressman | VKC210 | ![]() | |
49595R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | Michael Pressman | MHP102 | ![]() | |
49596R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | Michael Hatcher | MHP102 | ![]() |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
64145D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:15am | Tue, Thu | 16 of 17 | Kevin Egan | WPH202 | ![]() | |
64150D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:15am | Tue, Thu | 16 of 17 | Mitra Parineh | VKC160 | ![]() | |
64675D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:45pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 17 | Kevin Egan | GFS210 | ![]() | |
64680D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:45pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 17 | Mitra Parineh | SOSB47 | ![]() | |
64730D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:45pm | Tue, Thu | 16 of 17 | Grey Fisher | MHP102 | ![]() | |
66997D | 001 | Lab | 7:00-8:50pm | Tuesday | 835 of 2000 | BOV AUD | ![]() |
Critical study of controversial social issues such as abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty, war & terrorism, pornography, and economic justice.
- 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
49314R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:15pm | Mon, Wed | 142 of 148 | Jacob Ross | THH101 | ![]() ![]() | |
49316R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 23 of 25 | Woo Lee | KAP113 | ![]() | |
49318R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | Woo Lee | KAP164 | ![]() | |
49319R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 24 of 25 | Abelard Podgorski | VKC260 | ![]() | |
49320R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Thursday | 24 of 25 | Abelard Podgorski | MHP102 | ![]() | |
49321R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 24 of 25 | Tiffany Chang | MHP102 | ![]() | |
49322R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 23 of 25 | Tiffany Chang | MHP102 | ![]() |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
64345D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 17 of 17 | Jessica Cantiello | VKC202 | ![]() | |
64350D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 16 of 17 | Olanna Mills | GFS204 | ![]() | |
64530D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 16 of 17 | Jessica Cantiello | KAP166 | ![]() | |
64535D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 17 of 17 | Olanna Mills | KAP167 | ![]() | |
64540D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 14 of 17 | Marci Vogel | VKC205 | ![]() | |
66998D | 001 | Lab | 7:00-8:50pm | Wednesday | 754 of 2000 | BOV AUD | ![]() |
The study of the nature and role of professionals in life and society, forces that shape and direct them, foundations and applications of professional ethics.
- 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
49329R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:15pm | Mon, Wed | 85 of 140 | Anthony Kammas | THH202 | ![]() ![]() | |
49330R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 8 of 25 | Jennifer Liderth | GFS108 | ![]() | |
49331R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 7 of 25 | Jennifer Liderth | GFS108 | ![]() | |
49332R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 18 of 25 | Brandon Johns | SOSB37 | ![]() | |
49333R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 18 of 25 | Brandon Johns | SOSB37 | ![]() | |
49334R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 9 of 25 | Brandon Johns | THHB9 | ![]() | |
49335R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Thursday | 25 of 25 | Brandon Johns | THH119 | ![]() |
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 |
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64355D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 16 of 17 | Deanna Rivera | GFS205 | ![]() | |
64583D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MWF | 16 of 17 | Deanna Rivera | GFS229 | ![]() | |
66998D | 001 | Lab | 7:00-8:50pm | Wednesday | 754 of 2000 | BOV AUD | ![]() |
Philosophical and religious implications of the scientificrevolution of the seventeenth century and the Darwinian revolutionin the nineteenth century.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49351R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 136 of 150 | Zlatan Damnjanovic | SLH200 | ![]() ![]() | |
49352R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Tuesday | 20 of 25 | Michael Ashfield | VKC261 | ![]() | |
49353R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 22 of 25 | Gregory Ackerman | VKC261 | ![]() | |
49354R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 25 of 25 | Gregory Ackerman | KAP164 | ![]() | |
49355R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Thursday | 20 of 25 | Michael Ashfield | VKC261 | ![]() | |
49356R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 25 of 25 | Jonathan Wright | VKC261 | ![]() | |
49357R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Thursday | 24 of 26 | Jonathan Wright | KAP164 | ![]() |
Philosophical problems about the nature of mind associated withthe rise of modern science; topics include the mind/body relation,personal identity, rationality and freedom.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49370R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:45pm | Mon, Wed | 138 of 150 | Jacob Ross | THH301 | ![]() ![]() | |
49371R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 20 of 25 | Aaron Veek | SGM226 | ![]() | |
49372R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 21 of 25 | Aaron Veek | SGM226 | ![]() | |
49373R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 22 of 25 | Kenneth Silver | MHP102 | ![]() | |
49375R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Thursday | 23 of 25 | Nicholas Laskowski | THHB10 | ![]() | |
49376R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 25 of 25 | Nicholas Laskowski | VKC210 | ![]() | |
49377R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 25 of 25 | Kenneth Silver | MHP102 | ![]() |
The nature and limits of knowledge and explanation, and challenges in understanding the origin of the universe and the place of intelligent life within it.
- 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 |
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49383R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:45pm | Tue, Thu | 132 of 150 | Shieva Kleinschmidt | THH201 | Word (1455873 MB) | ![]() ![]() |
49571R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 13 of 17 | Maegan Fairchild | THH205 | ![]() | |
49572R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 14 of 16 | Caleb Perl | HED103 | ![]() | |
49573R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 14 of 17 | Caleb Perl | KAP164 | ![]() | |
49574R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 15 of 16 | Caleb Perl | VKC204 | ![]() | |
49575R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 16 of 17 | Renee Bolinger | THH205 | ![]() | |
49576R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Monday | 14 of 17 | Renee Bolinger | VKC204 | ![]() | |
49577R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Thursday | 16 of 17 | Maegan Fairchild | WPH104 | ![]() | |
49579R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 17 of 17 | Maegan Fairchild | KAP164 | ![]() | |
49585R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Tuesday | 13 of 16 | Renee Bolinger | WPH104 | ![]() |
The development of philosophy from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries; emphasis on Continental Rationalism, British Empiricism, and the philosophy of Kant.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49401R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:45am | Wed, Fri | 11 of 30 | John Dreher | VKC205 | Word (92160 KB) | ![]() |
Ethical theories in the 20th century; contemporary theories of value and obligation; metaethical theories; intuitionism, naturalism, and non-cognitivism; concepts of justice, human right, and freedom.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49466R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:15pm | Mon, Wed | 23 of 30 | Mark Schroeder | VKC260 | ![]() |
Systematic study of the metatheory of quantificational logic, with applications to questions of decidability and completeness of formal systems, including Godel's Incompleteness Theorems.
- Prerequisite: PHIL 350
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49477R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:45pm | Tue, Thu | 6 of 30 | Kenneth Easwaran | VKC103 | ![]() |
Systematic introduction to basic concepts, including identity, difference, existence, individuals, substance, quality, and relation; emphasis on idealism, materialism, and the ontology of intentionality.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
49479R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:15pm | Tue, Thu | 6 of 30 | Andrew Bacon | VKC207 | PDF (90569 KB) | ![]() |
Systematic investigation of action, the mental states involved in action, the reasoning processes that lead to action, and related concepts including intentionality and free will.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49483R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:15pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 20 | Kadri Vihvelin | GFS212 | ![]() |
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 |
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49490D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | John Dreher | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49491D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Ralph Wedgwood | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49492D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Ralph Wedgwood | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49493D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() |
Independent studies for philosophy majors, and guidance in the preparation of the senior thesis for students who wish to graduate with honors in philosophy. Not open to graduate students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49497D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
49498D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
49499D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() |
Advanced topics and literature in ethical theory.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49512R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:20pm | Tuesday | 8 of 12 | Stephen Finlay | WPH204 | ![]() |
Advanced topics in metaphysics.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49516R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:20pm | Tuesday | 3 of 20 | Shieva Kleinschmidt, James Van Cleve | MHP102 | ![]() |
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 |
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49519D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 5 | Ralph Wedgwood | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49520D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 5 | Andrei Marmor | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49522D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 5 | Mark Schroeder | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49523D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 5 | Gabriel Uzquiano Cruz | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49524D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Kadri Vihvelin | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49525D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Gary Watson | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49526D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
49527D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
49528D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
49529D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
49530D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
49531D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() |
Basic principles of philosophical pedagogy, with emphasis on practical applications and the importance of career-long skill development. Required for first-semester teaching assistants in philosophy.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Philosophy
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49533D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-10:45am | Friday | 6 of 8 | Mark Schroeder | MHP102 | ![]() |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49534D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() |
A focused environment in which to present and evaluate dissertation work-in-progress. Focus on peer and faculty feedback, developing professional presentation skills, improving critical communication skills. Graded CR/NC. Open only to Philosophy doctoral students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Philosophy
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49599R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:45pm | Friday | 8 of 20 | Scott Soames, John Hawthorne | MHP102 | ![]() |
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 |
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49539D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 5 | Scott Soames | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49540D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Kadri Vihvelin | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49541D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Sharon Lloyd | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49542D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Mark Schroeder | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49543D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Ralph Wedgwood | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49544D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
49545D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
49546D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
49547D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | 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 |
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49548D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | OFFICE | ![]() |