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Concurrent Course
Concurrent Course
Gender Studies (SWMS)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/swms/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in THH422; Phone: (213) 740-2792.
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.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the PHIL department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in PHIL 140.
- 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 | |
Multidisciplinary survey of gender assumptions in relation to sexuality, mental health, social and political relations, and artistic expression.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture, one discussion, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34900D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 146 of 150 | Judith Halberstam | SGM101 | Word (66048 KB) | |
| 34902R | 001 | Discussion | 4:00-4:50pm | Monday | 25 of 25 | THHB10 | | ||
| 34903R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Monday | 24 of 25 | THH217 | | ||
| 34904R | 001 | Discussion | 4:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 25 of 25 | THH119 | | ||
| 34905R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 24 of 25 | THH215 | | ||
| 34906D | 001 | Discussion | 4:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 26 of 26 | THHB10 | | ||
| 34907R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 22 of 25 | THH217 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64335D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 17 of 17 | Mariko Zare | GFS229 | | |
| 64500D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 17 of 17 | Mariko Zare | WPH203 | | |
| 64520D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 16 of 17 | Margaret Flynn | VKC109 | | |
| 64525D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 17 of 17 | Valerie Slitor | KAP159 | | |
| 64340D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 15 of 17 | Margaret Flynn | THH121 | | |
| 66998D | 001 | Lab | 7:00-8:50pm | Wednesday | 754 of 2000 | BOV AUD | |
Theories of feminism; historical, social and cultural perspectives of the women's movement in America, Europe, and in developing countries; men's roles in the feminist movement.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34919R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 16 of 30 | Lois Banner | WPH101 | |
Cross-cultural analysis and comparison of the experience and cultural conception of birth, maternity, parenthood, and childhood in western and non-western societies.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ANTH department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in ANTH 305.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10662R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 23 of 25 | Erin Moore | GFS228 | |
A combination of internships in the community and an intensive seminar on the relationship of the students in the academic community with the larger urban community of which it is a part.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34923D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 10 | Alice Echols | OFFICE | |
An examination of the role women have played in world politics focusing on issues of war and peace, the environment and the global economy.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the IR department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in IR 316.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37803R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Mon, Wed | 48 of 48 | Jessica Peet | VKC102 | |
An investigation into the ways in which gender has structured Jewish religious, social, political, and intellectual life from the Biblical period through the present.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the JS department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in JS 321.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38264R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 7 of 20 | Sharon Gillerman, Leah Hochman, Sarah Benor | VKC155 | |
Study of post-colonialism as a ferment for literary creation in the literature of French expression from Africa, the Caribbean and Canada. Conducted in French. Recommended preparation: FREN 330
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the FREN department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in FREN 347.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34284D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 7 of 16 | Edwin Hill | THH121 | PDF (57786 KB) | |
Analysis of transgender behaviors, from androgny and transvestism to transexuality. Discussion of changing laws, representations, medical standards, and social attitudes towards transgender and intersex people.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34935D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 21 of 22 | Christopher Freeman | VKC158 | Word (53760 KB) | |
Changing family patterns; personality development; family unity, predicting success in marriage; the family in transition; crises such as economic changes, death, divorce; family reorganization.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the SOCI department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in SOCI 369.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61508R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:20pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 10 | Lynne Casper | KAP137 | |
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.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ANTH department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in ANTH 370.
| 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 | |
The impact of conflicting images of reporters in movies and television on the American public's perception of newsgatherers in the 20th century. A decade-by-decade evaluation.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the JOUR department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in JOUR 375.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21208D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Tuesday | 16 of 48 | Joe Saltzman | ASC232 | Word (301568 KB) | |
Political theories and philosophies in modern times and their relation to public policy and social reform.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the POSC department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in POSC 380.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52070R | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 42 of 42 | Anthony Kammas | VKC102 | |
Major figures and their role in French society and contribution to literature. Conducted in French. Recommended preparation: FREN 330
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the FREN department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in FREN 383.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34293D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 10 of 16 | Beatrice Mousli Bennett | VKC104 | PDF (114738 KB) | |
Analysis of the most effective strategies and techniques for reducing prejudice against racial/ ethnic minorities, women, gays and lesbians, and others subjected to stigma.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34943R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 23 of 30 | Chaitanya Lakkimsetti | WPH106 | |
Issues of gender in communication, including: mediarepresentations of femininity and masculinity; and gender's rolein communication at the interpersonal, public, and cultural levels.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the COMM department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in COMM 395.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20600D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 78 of 81 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | ASC204 | PDF (496701 KB) | |
| 20601D | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Tisha Dejmanee | ASC232 | | |
| 20602D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 19 of 21 | Tisha Dejmanee | ASC232 | | |
| 20603D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 19 of 20 | Dayna Chatman | ASC232 | | |
| 20604D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Dayna Chatman | ASC232 | |
Study of a selected problem, period, or theme in the study of women and men in society by integrating perspectives from cross-cultural and interdisciplinary studies.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34951D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 12 of 16 | Karen Tongson | VKC161 | |
Examines how gender and sexuality are figured in cinema and television with an emphasis on the development of feminist media theory.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the CTCS department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in CTCS 412.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18195D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-1:50pm | Monday | 28 of 30 | Aniko Imre | SCA310 | PDF (196067 KB) |  |
Examination of the changing representations of gender and sexuality in Korean cultural texts over the course of the twentieth century.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the EALC department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in EALC 430.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25304R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 19 of 20 | Sunyoung Park | THH215 | |
Problems and resources of the middle-aged and older woman in a changing society; including discrimination, stereotypes, employment, social interaction, etc.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the GERO department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in GERO 435.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36245R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 3 of 16 | Anne Katz | HRC112 | |
Women today in the labor force, in politics, and in the family. Past and contemporary attempts to expand the position of women in society.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the SOCI department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in SOCI 435.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61515D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Monday | 20 of 20 | Christine Jun | WPH205 | |
Women as writers and as subjects, with special emphasis on feminist and liberationist traditions and on changing female images after 1800.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ENGL department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in ENGL 470.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32744D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 16 of 19 | Tania Modleski | VKC108 | |
Independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34967D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Alice Echols | 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.
| 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) | |
Research leading to the master's degree in cognate fields. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34988D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Alice Echols | 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 SWMS. 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 | |