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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10310R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 0 of 150 | Chrisshonna Nieva | THH201 |   | |
| 10311R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 0 of 25 | THHB9 | | ||
| 10312R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 0 of 25 | DMC200 | | ||
| 10313R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 0 of 25 | ZHS360 | | ||
| 10314R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 0 of 25 | MRF206 | | ||
| 10315D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 0 of 25 | SGM601 | | ||
| 10316D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 0 of 25 | SGM601 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10320R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 200 | Alicia Chavez | SAL101 | | |
| 10321R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 0 of 25 | KAP148 | | ||
| 10322R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 0 of 25 | THH121 | | ||
| 10323R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 0 of 25 | THH112 | | ||
| 10324R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Monday | 0 of 25 | KAP113 | | ||
| 10326R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 0 of 25 | DMC157 | | ||
| 10328R | 001 | Discussion | 3:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 0 of 25 | KAP146 | |
Examination of the ways that different nations and cultures have remembered the Vietnam War or the American War as it is called in Vietnam. (Duplicates credit in former AMST 377)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10338R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 50 | Rick Berg | THH212 | | |
| 10341R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 0 of 25 | THHB10 | | ||
| 10342R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 0 of 25 | THHB10 | |
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.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10345R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 100 | Alicia Chavez | MHP101 | | |
| 10348R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 0 of 25 | MRF229 | | ||
| 10349R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Thursday | 0 of 25 | MHP102 | | ||
| 10350D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 0 of 25 | THH215 | | ||
| 10351R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 0 of 25 | THH215 | |
Examines how U.S. sexual identity and experience are represented in the 20th and 21st century and introduces the interdisciplinary field of LGBTQ Studies.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10353R | 001 | Lecture-Discussion | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 0 of 30 | Joshua Mitchell | DMC207 | |
Examines the relation between U.S. national culture, race, and popular culture.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10360R | 001 | Lecture | 8:30-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 0 of 50 | Joshua Mitchell | THH212 | | |
| 10361R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 0 of 25 | DMC260 | | ||
| 10362R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 0 of 25 | GFS107 | |
Examines political and cultural change in the United States during the decade of the 1960s.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10363R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 50 | Chrisshonna Nieva | THH212 | | |
| 10364R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 0 of 24 | SGM226 | | ||
| 10365R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Thursday | 0 of 25 | THH213 | | ||
| 10366D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 0 of 25 | THH110 | | ||
| 10367D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 0 of 25 | THH121 | |
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 | 0 of 150 | Francille Wilson | THH202 | | |
| 10382R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Thursday | 0 of 25 | GFS207 | | ||
| 10383R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 0 of 25 | KAP165 | | ||
| 10384R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 0 of 25 | KAP166 | | ||
| 10385R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Thursday | 0 of 25 | KAP163 | | ||
| 10386R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 0 of 25 | DMC257 | | ||
| 10387R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 0 of 25 | DMC257 | |
Examination of the constructions of American ethnicity/race in film.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10390R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 50 | Chris Finley | SOSB44 | | |
| 10391R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 0 of 25 | SGM226 | | ||
| 10392R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Monday | 0 of 25 | KAP140 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10408R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 150 | Chris Finley | SGM101 | | |
| 10409R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Thursday | 0 of 25 | KAP163 | | ||
| 10410R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 0 of 25 | THH110 | | ||
| 10411R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Monday | 0 of 25 | KAP113 | | ||
| 10412R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 0 of 25 | THH214 | | ||
| 10413R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 0 of 25 | DMC161 | | ||
| 10414R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Monday | 0 of 25 | GFS104 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20522R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 25 | Teresa Delfin | ANNL116 | |
Examines political attitudes, behavior and participation of Asian Americans in diverse U.S. society.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the POSC department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in POSC 328.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51970R | 001 | Lecture | 8:30-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 0 of 48 | Jane Junn | DMC152 | |
Examination of Los Angeles diverse food cultures as well as the food justice issues that affect many low-income residents of neighborhoods surrounding USC campus.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10420R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 0 of 20 | Sarah Portnoy | KDC236 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10424R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 19 | Chris Finley | THH117 | |
Social and cultural history of American Jewish contributions to the arts, science, literature, economics and politics.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the JS department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in JS 383.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38277R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 20 | Leah Hochman | WPH201 | |
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 | 0 of 12 | George Sanchez | KAP134 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21240R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:40am | Tuesday | 0 of 15 | Amara Aguilar | ANN305 | |
Examination of Latino/a moving image production including film, video, and digital media in the context of the politics of race, class, gender, sexuality, and international relations.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the CTCS department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in CTCS 414.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18197R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 0 of 30 | Laura Isabel Serna | SCA203 | |
Examines how diverse groups in the U.S. interact with the American political system.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the POSC department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in POSC 424.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52080R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 19 | Morris Levy | DMC200 | |
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 | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |
Develop research proposal, methods and research for a thesis or capstone project for students in American Studies and Ethnicity, American Popular Culture or related fields.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10442D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 0 of 12 | Lanita Jacobs | KAP445 | |
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 | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 0 of 12 | Natalia Molina | THH109 | |
Introduction to the practice of archival research with an emphasis on the literary and historical methods of documenting subcultural groups, particularly racial and sexual minorities.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10462R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 0 of 12 | Nayan Shah | KAP150 | |
Readings, analyses, and discussion of various approaches, topics, and genres in the field of Chicano/Latino history.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10464D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 0 of 12 | George Sanchez | KAP150 | |
Major approaches to ethnographic fieldwork are explored in classic cases.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ANTH department but may qualify for major credit in AMST. To register, enroll in ANTH 562.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10672R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 0 of 15 | Eduardo Romero Dianderas | |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the program. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10478D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 12 | OFFICE | |
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 | 0 of 10 | Alicia Chavez | KAP150 | |
Explores theoretical approaches to cultural studies as an interdisciplinary field and guides students through the design and completion of a journal-quality research paper. Recommended preparation: graduate reading course in cultural studies
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10489R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 0 of 12 | John Rowe | THH107 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10493D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10495D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 12 | OFFICE | |