Classes Offered - USC Schedule of Classes

Journalism (JOUR)

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JOUR 205: Journalism Practicum (1.0-2.0 units, max 4)

Field experience in journalism, public relations, or related field.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
21004D	070	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 15	Lauren White	ONLINE
21005D	076	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 15	Lauren White	ONLINE
21009D	083	Lecture	TBA	TBA	7 of 15	Lauren White	ONLINE

JOUR 462: Law of Mass Communication (4.0 units)

Press law; government controls on the news media; legal responsibilities of the journalist.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21060R	045	Lecture	1:30-4:00pm	Tue, Thu	12 of 20	Alan Abrahamson	ONLINE

JOUR 490x: Directed Research (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21048D	051	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 12		OFFICE
21049D	050	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 12		OFFICE

JOUR 501: On-Air Training (1.0 unit)

Principles of on-camera presentation with an emphasis on performing journalism for television and online media.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21189D	773	Lecture	1:00-3:00pm	Thursday	0 of 10	Lisa Pecot-Hebert	ASC230

JOUR 503: Visual Literacy and Introduction to Documentary Storytelling (1.0 unit)

An introduction to visual literacy and documentary storytelling. Explore the choices behind visual storytelling that can be applied to long form video journalism.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21194D	773	Lecture	1:00-3:00pm	Tuesday	0 of 10	Daniel Birman	ASC240

JOUR 506: Introduction to International Reporting (1.0 unit)

Examines how globalization has changed the ways in which the world is reported, and the challenges and opportunities for journalists involved in international newsgathering.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21045D	773	Lecture	1:00-3:00pm	Friday	0 of 10	Afua Hirsch	ASC230

JOUR 511: Introduction to Narrative Non-Fiction (1.0 unit)

Summer intensive focusing on long-form, narrative non-fiction; read and critique exemplary long-form pieces; write short exercises that prepare for longer ones.

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Journalism, Specialized Journalism, Specialized Journalism (The Arts), Specialized Journalism (Arts and Culture)
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21190D	773	Lecture	1:00-3:00pm	Friday	0 of 15	Eric Pape	ASC328
21191D	773	Lecture	1:00-3:00pm	Wednesday	0 of 15	Eric Pape	ASC230

JOUR 515: Introduction to Audio Storytelling (1.0 unit)

Introduction to audio reporting and production skills: recording, interviewing, writing and editing for audio, and vocal delivery. Skills applicable for broadcast, podcasting or Web.

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Journalism, Specialized Journalism, Specialized Journalism (The Arts)
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21196D	773	Lecture	1:00-3:00pm	Thursday	0 of 10	Paddy Hirsch	ASC228

JOUR 528: Summer Digital Journalism Immersion (3.0 units)

A journalism immersion experience that orients and familiarizes students with the best practices and standards of cutting-edge multimedia, multi-platform fact gathering, reporting and storytelling.

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Journalism, Specialized Journalism, Specialized Journalism (The Arts), Specialized Journalism (Arts and Culture)
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Location
21050D	773	Lecture	9:00-12:00pm	MTuWThF	0 of 14	ASC228
21051D	773	Lecture	9:00-12:00pm	MTuWThF	0 of 15	ASC230
21052D	773	Lecture	9:00-12:00pm	MTuWThF	0 of 15	ASC231

JOUR 546: News, Numbers and Introduction to Data Journalism (2.0 units)

An overview of the basic quantitative analysis tools and techniques essential to give perspective to a journalistic story or to put it in context.

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Journalism, Specialized Journalism, Specialized Journalism (The Arts), Specialized Journalism (Arts and Culture)
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21022D	773	Lecture	5:00-8:40pm	Thursday	0 of 15	Ben Poston	ASC228

JOUR 560: Seminar in Mass Communication Law (2.0 units)

Analysis of major elements of mass communication law, legal issues in contemporary mass communication, and the impact of legal trends on professional journalists.

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Journalism, Specialized Journalism, Specialized Journalism (The Arts), Specialized Journalism (Arts and Culture)
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
21035D	773	Lecture	1:00-4:40pm	Tuesday	0 of 20	Jonathan Kotler	ASC331
21036D	773	Lecture	1:00-4:40pm	Wednesday	0 of 20	Jonathan Kotler	ASC331
21037D	773	Lecture	1:00-4:40pm	Monday	0 of 20	Susan Gavigan	ASC328

JOUR 579: Journalism Internship (1.0-2.0 units, max 2)

Field experience in journalism, public relations, or related field.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21133D	076	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15	Lisa Pecot-Hebert	ONLINE
21134D	083	Lecture	TBA	TBA	4 of 15	Lisa Pecot-Hebert	ONLINE

JOUR 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 department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
21139D	057	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 12		OFFICE
21140D	050	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 12		OFFICE
21141D	050	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 12		OFFICE
21142D	051	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 12		OFFICE
21143D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 12		OFFICE
21443D	070	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 1	Gabriel Kahn	ONLINE
21444D	773	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 12		OFFICE

JOUR 594a: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of thesis.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21173D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 1	Oscar Garza	OFFICE
21174D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 1	Sandy Tolan	OFFICE

JOUR 594b: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of thesis.

Prerequisite: JOUR 594a

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21177D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 1	Oscar Garza	OFFICE
21178D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 1	Sandy Tolan	OFFICE

JOUR 594z: Master's Thesis (0.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Prerequisite: JOUR 594b

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21180D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 1	Oscar Garza	OFFICE
21181D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 1	Sandy Tolan	OFFICE

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