Fall 2024

Public Diplomacy (PUBD)

• http://annenberg.usc.edu/communication/public-diplomacy-MPD
• D class assignments for graduate students available; Email: gradasc@usc.edu.
• All graduate students (excluding PhDs) will be assessed a $200 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.

PUBD 419: Public Diplomacy in Los Angeles (4.0 units)

Examines how the City of Los Angeles and other local actors use public diplomacy tools to strengthen ties between themselves and foreign audiences.

• Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
52809R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 24	Jay Wang	ANNL116

PUBD 502: Historical and Comparative Approaches to Public Diplomacy (4.0 units)

Examines historical and comparative approaches to public diplomacy. Explores public diplomacy operations in public and private settings, by individuals and institutions. Reviews traditional, critical, war, and peace perspectives.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
52832D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 30	Nick Cull	ASC231	Word (326144 KB)

PUBD 504: Global Issues and Public Diplomacy (4.0 units)

Focuses on critical global issues/challenges that require some form of intervention from the international community. Taught with active leading strategies: case studies and "problem-based learning."

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
52834D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 30	Nick Cull	ASC240	Word (115712 KB)

PUBD 507: Public Diplomacy and Global Security (4.0 units)

Examines the relationship between public diplomacy and global security strategies and tactics.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
52837D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:50pm	Monday	Canceled

PUBD 511: Race and Public Diplomacy (4.0 units)

Examines the impact of race and racism on U.S. foreign policy generally and public diplomacy specifically.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
52841D	001	Lecture	6:30-9:20pm	Tuesday	5 of 18	Damon Woods	ASC230

PUBD 522: Hard Power, Soft Power and Smart Power (4.0 units)

Institutional and cultural perspectives on instruments of state power: military, intelligence, trade and traditional diplomacy; strategic analyses for determining proper use; desirability of combining resources.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
52852D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	7 of 19	Ernest Wilson	ANN211

PUBD 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

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
52880D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE
52881D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE
52882D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE
52883D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE

PUBD 596: Practicum in Public Diplomacy Research (4.0 units)

Development and production of original research-based project in the area of public diplomacy. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
52887D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	11 of 19	Ernest Wilson	OFFICE