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Communication (COMM)
- http://annenberg.usc.edu/AcademicPrograms/Comm.aspx
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in ASC140; Phone: (213) 740-0900.
- D class assignments for graduate students available in ASC140; 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.
Principles and practices of effective oral communication; analysis of the speaking-listening process; selection and organization of speech materials; use of new presentation technologies.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20377R | 051 | Lecture | 12:00-2:50pm | MWF | 11 of 18 | Courtney Cox | ANN305 | PDF (117521 KB) |  |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20384D | 050 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 30 | Laurel Felt | OFFICE | PDF (238757 KB) | |
| 20385D | 050 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Laurel Felt | OFFICE | PDF (238757 KB) | |
| 20386D | 051 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 30 | Laurel Felt | OFFICE | PDF (219211 KB) | |
| 20387D | 051 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Laurel Felt | OFFICE | PDF (219211 KB) | |
Examines cultural institutions, ideologies, artifacts, and productions; role of culture in everyday life; cultural studies as methodology; culture and power.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20388R | 051 | Lecture-Discussion | 9:30-1:40pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 25 | Sarah Myers | ANN405 | PDF (160741 KB) | |
Cultural, social, political, and economic dynamics of communication technologies, including internet architecture, social media, participatory cultures, privacy, surveillance, networked journalism, big data, algorithms, online activism. (Duplicates credit in former COMM 202)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20491R | 050 | Lecture-Discussion | 9:30-1:40pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 25 | Lik Sam Chan | ANN406 | PDF (153742 KB) | |
Behavioral approaches to health communication; communication competencies in health care settings, theories of risky behaviors, and behavioral change programs; special emphasis on AIDS-related issues.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20500R | 051 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 9 of 25 | Brandon Golob | ANN405 | |
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 | 050 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | MWF | 7 of 18 | Kari Storla | ANN309 | |
Examines issues of visual images in communication related to history, modernity, cityscapes, news media, advertising, evidence, science, digital technology, and globalization.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20664R | 050 | Lecture | 2:00-6:10pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 19 | Raffi Sarkissian | ANN309 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21042D | 670 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 16 of 16 | Gordon Stables | OFFICE | |
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 | 1 of 10 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | | |
| 20706D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20707D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Gordon Stables | OFFICE | | |
| 20708D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20709D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20737D | 058 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 20 | Marc Choueiti, Stacy Smith | OFFICE | | |
| 20738D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20739D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20740D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20741D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20742D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20743D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | |
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 15 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20865D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20866D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20867D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20868D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20869D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | |
Development and assessment of research into global communication; selection of appropriate research methodologies; and production of scholarly research. Open to M.A. in Global Communication students only.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Global Communication
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20879D | 050 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 25 | Patricia Riley | OFFICE | |
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 | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20958D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 12 | Sandra Ball-Rokeach | OFFICE | | |
| 20959D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 12 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | | |
| 20960D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 12 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | | |
| 20961D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 12 | Patricia Riley | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20967D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Larry Gross | OFFICE | | |
| 20968D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | | |
| 20969D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Sheila Murphy | OFFICE | | |
| 20970D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Margaret McLaughlin | OFFICE | | |
| 20971D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Larry Gross | OFFICE | | |
| 20972D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20973D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | Mark Lloyd | OFFICE | | |
| 20974D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Yu Hong | OFFICE | | |
| 20975D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Lynn Miller | OFFICE | | |
| 20976D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | OFFICE | | ||
| 20977D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Janet Fulk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20978D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | | |
| 20979D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | |
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 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | | |
| 20981D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | |
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 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | | |
| 20983D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | |
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 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | | |
| 20985D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | |
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 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | | |
| 20987D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 15 | Sarah Banet-Weiser | OFFICE | |