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American Studies and Ethnicity (AMST)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/ase/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in KAP-462; Phone: (213) 740-9135.
- Please send your request for D-Clearance for undergraduate and graduate courses to aseinfo@usc.edu. Be sure to provide your student ID, section number(s), current major, and class year/standing. Please ensure that you register for a class for which you have D-clearance by the registration deadline, or your D-clearance will EXPIRE. American Studies and Ethnicity "R" courses change to "D" in the second week of classes, and require both instructor and departmental approval. YOU MUST ATTEND THE FIRST SESSION of each course or you may be replaced by a student on the waiting list, even if you are registered. Thank you for selecting a course within the American Studies and Ethnicity department. We look forward to seeing you in class.
Analysis of race and the economic, political, gender, and social dimensions of contemporary Los Angeles including topics such as residential segregation, economic inequality, and city politics.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10310D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 138 of 150 | George Sanchez | THH201 |   | |
| 10312D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 25 of 26 | Ann Tran | VHE214 | | |
| 10313D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 23 of 25 | Ann Tran | VHE206 | | |
| 10314D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 22 of 25 | Kathy Pulupa | CPA158 | | |
| 10315R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Arabella Delgado | SGM601 | | |
| 10316R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 21 of 25 | Arabella Delgado | GFS221 | | |
| 10318D | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 22 of 25 | Kathy Pulupa | KAP113 | |
An introduction to cultures and people in the Americas; the social, historical, economic and cultural formations that together make up the Latino/a American imaginary.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10320D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 142 of 150 | Shawn McDaniel | SGM101 | | |
| 10321R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 22 of 25 | Adrienne Adams | VHE217 | | |
| 10322R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | Jaden Morales | KAP165 | | |
| 10323R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 24 of 25 | Adrienne Adams | KAP146 | | |
| 10324R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Monday | 23 of 25 | Jaden Morales | WPH206 | | |
| 10326R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 25 of 25 | Neuds Saint-Cyr | WPHB30 | | |
| 10328R | 001 | Discussion | 3:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | Neuds Saint-Cyr | KAP166 | |
Introduction to American studies and ethnic studies. Provides an overview of major theories, concepts, and issues.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10345D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 46 of 50 | Alicia Chavez | GFS118 | | |
| 10348D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 23 of 25 | Chrisshonna Nieva | MRF229 | | |
| 10349D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Thursday | 23 of 25 | Chrisshonna Nieva | WPHB30 | | |
| 10347D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 50 of 51 | Nicole Richards | CPA100 | Word (59904 KB) | |
| 10350D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Tuesday | 26 of 26 | Nicole Richards | SOSB48 | | |
| 10351R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Thursday | 24 of 25 | Nicole Richards | SGM226 | |
Examines the relation between U.S. national culture, race, and popular culture.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10360R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 50 of 50 | Joshua Mitchell | SOSB4 | | |
| 10361R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Dillon S. | GFS221 | | |
| 10362R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 25 of 25 | Dillon S. | KAP137 | |
Concepts of race and mixed race historically shaped through law, science, and popular culture, including their social construction and evolution over time.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10358D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 50 of 50 | Evelyn Alsultany | GFS118 | | |
| 10357D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Rojeen Harsini | KAP144 | | |
| 10359D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Rojeen Harsini | GFS108 | |
Historical, social, and cultural analysis of (East, South, and Southeast) Asians in the United States. Theme examined: immigration, race and gender relations, ethnic culture, community, and identity.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10371D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:20pm | Mon, Wed | 31 of 31 | Adrian De Leon | GFS223 | |
This course examines black social movements for freedom, justice, equality, and self determination. Beginning with Reconstruction, movements include labor, civil rights, radical feminism, socialism, reparations, Black Nationalism, prisoners' rights, and Hip Hop.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10381R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 138 of 150 | Francille Wilson | THH202 | | |
| 10382R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Thursday | 25 of 25 | Nicole Richards | KAP144 | | |
| 10383R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 24 of 25 | Chrisshonna Nieva | GFS221 | | |
| 10384R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 19 of 25 | Chrisshonna Nieva | GFS105 | | |
| 10385R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Thursday | 22 of 25 | Chrisshonna Nieva | WPH203 | | |
| 10386R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 23 of 25 | Chrisshonna Nieva | THH217 | | |
| 10387R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 25 of 25 | Nicole Richards | KDC235 | |
Introduction to an interdisciplinary study of American political, cultural and social life with a particular emphasis on the Western United States as a region. Recommended preparation: HIST 200, ENGL 263
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10408D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 148 of 150 | Adrian De Leon | SGM101 | | |
| 10409R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Thursday | 24 of 25 | Jason Vu | VHE206 | | |
| 10410R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 25 of 25 | Jason Vu | ZHS360 | | |
| 10411R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Monday | 23 of 25 | Karlynne Aila Ejercito | KAP164 | | |
| 10412R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 26 of 25 | Megan Awwad | KAP164 | | |
| 10413D | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 26 of 26 | Megan Awwad | KAP164 | | |
| 10414R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Monday | 24 of 25 | Karlynne Aila Ejercito | KAP164 | |
Introduces students to critical analyses of media texts, industries and technologies that shape the lives of Latinx communities in the United States.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the COMM department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in COMM 326.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20522D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Tuesday | 7 of 25 | Teresa Delfin | ANN209 | PDF (267142 KB) | |
Exploration of the rise of Islam in Black America, and the relationship of Blackamerican Muslims to more recent Muslim immigrants using historical and sociopolitical frameworks.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10417D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 28 of 30 | Sherman Jackson | THH110 | |
Examination of spatial and social patterns of the Latino population in Los Angeles. Emphasis on economic, demographic and cultural processes. Duplicates credit in the former GEOG-340.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10418D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 26 of 30 | Alicia Chavez | KAP140 | |
Advanced study in interdisciplinary theories and methods for analyzing race and ethnicity in the United Stes, including a comparative study of topics such as inequality, gender, and class.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10424D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 18 | Chris Finley | THH106 | |
Examination of processes of scholarly research; quantitative and qualitative research methods; faculty mentorship; experiential learning; research proposal writing; careers in research. Sophomore or junior standing in the major. Departmental approval.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10433D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 6 of 12 | George Sanchez | WPH104 | |
Create native journalistic content for current social media and emerging platforms with an emphasis on engaging content for Latinx audiences and underrepresented communities.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the JOUR department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in JOUR 406.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21198D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-5:10pm | Monday | 10 of 20 | Amara Aguilar | ANN405 | |
Development of the poetry, essay, short story and novel of the Chicano and Latino peoples of the United States, with particular emphasis on the differentiating characteristics between the multiple cultures that constitute the Latino populations.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10437D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 19 | Elda Maria Roman | KAP134 | |
Examines how race and ethnicity as social categories are shaped by communication media; focuses on how race and ethnicity sustain entertainment and media industries.
- 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 AMST. To register, enroll in COMM 458.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20673D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 19 | Taj Frazier | ASC328 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10443D | 001 | 1.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 12 | OFFICE | | ||
| 10441D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | John Rowe | OFFICE | |
Develop the research proposal and methods for completing a senior honors thesis; for students in one of the four American Studies and Ethnicity honors programs.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10442D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 12 | Lanita Jacobs | KAP165 | |
An exploration of themes, theoretical influences, and methodological approaches current in American studies and ethnic studies. Open to first-year graduate students in American Studies and Ethnicity only.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): American Studies
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10450D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 6 of 12 | Juan De Lara | KAP141 | |
Graduate seminar covering critical themes in the interdisciplinary field of Asian American Studies, including perspectives from anthropology, literature, sociology, history, political science, religious studies, cultural studies, women/gender studies, and psychology.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10455R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 6 of 12 | Adrian De Leon | KAP445 | |
In-depth exploration of a specified topic in the history of American art.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the AHIS department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in AHIS 525.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12079D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 10 | Monica Bravo | THH308 | |
Seminar exploring crucial theoretical, methodological and historical issues in the development of African American Studies.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10456D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 11 of 12 | Kara Keeling | CPA206 | |
Seminar in theoretical approaches to cultural studies, with an emphasis on the analysis of race, gender, sexuality, and class in the U.S.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10472R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-7:50pm | Monday | 7 of 12 | Dorinne Kondo | GFS201 | |
An introduction to key texts on poststructuralism and its theorizing of the body, power, and historical trauma.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10474D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 12 of 12 | Viet Nguyen | THH219 | |
Practical principles for the long term development of effective teaching within college disciplines, intended for teaching assistants in American Studies and Ethnicity. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in MDA 593)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10479D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Thursday | 8 of 10 | Alicia Chavez | KAP150 | |
Explores issues of conducting interdisciplinary research in race and ethnicity and guides students through the design and completion of a journal-quality research paper. Recommended preparation: graduate reading course in race and ethnicity
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10487D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 6 of 12 | Oneka LaBennett | KAP150 | |
Offers students a structured environment in which to write their dissertation proposals and focuses on professional development. Completion of qualifying exam. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10491D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-7:20pm | Monday | 6 of 12 | John Rowe | KAP150 | PDF (131623 KB) | |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10495D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 12 | OFFICE | |