USC Schedule of Classes

Fall 2025

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Story: Character, Conflict, and Catharsis

Section 19182

  • Note: Register for lec & dis This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. Majors can obtain D-clearance through the department.
  • Session Dates (session code 001)
    First day of classes:
    Monday, August 25, 2025
    Last day to add:
    Friday, September 12, 2025
    Last day to change to Pass/No Pass:
    Friday, September 12, 2025
    Last day to drop without a mark of "W" and receive a refund:
    Friday, September 12, 2025
    Last day to withdraw without a “W” on transcript or change pass/no pass to letter grade:
    Friday, October 10, 2025
    Last day to drop with a mark of "W":
    Friday, November 14, 2025
    Last day of classes:
    Friday, December 5, 2025
    End of session:
    Wednesday, December 17, 2025









  • Book List Prices and book list are subject to change.
    • Epps. Screenwriting is Rewriting. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781628927368
      eBook: $20.50
    • Akers. Your Screenplay Sucks!. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781615930180
      eBook: $13.50
    • Riley. The Hollywood Standard - Third Edition. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781615933365
      eBook: $20.00
    • Epps. Screenwriting is Rewriting. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781628927382
      eBook: $20.50
    • Akers. Your Screenplay Sucks!. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781932907452
      New: $19.95
      Used: $15.00
      Rental: $14.96 (New), $7.98 (Used)
    • Riley. Hollywood Standard. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781615933228
      New: $29.95
      Used: $22.50
      Rental: $20.97 (New), $14.98 (Used)
    • Douglas. Writing the TV Drama Series. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781615932931
      New: $29.95
      Used: $22.50
      Rental: $22.46 (New), $11.98 (Used)
    • Melvoin. Running the Show. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781493075300
      eBook: $23.50
    • Calvisi. Story Maps. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780983626688
      New: $20.00
      Used: $15.00
      Rental: $8.00 (Used)
    • Epps. Screenwriting Is Rewriting. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781628927405
      New: $32.75
      Used: $24.75
      Rental: $24.56 (New), $13.10 (Used)
    • Howard. Tools of Screenwriting. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780312119089
      New: $19.99
      Used: $15.00
      Rental: $14.99 (New), $8.00 (Used)
    • Epps. Screenwriting is Rewriting. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781628927382
      eBook: $26.00
    • King. On Writing. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781982159375
      New: $18.99
      Used: $14.25
      Rental: $7.60 (Used)
    • Melvoin. Running the Show:Television from the Inside. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781493075294
      New: $24.95
      Used: $18.75
    • Vogler. Writer's Journey - 25th Anniversary Edition. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781615933150
      New: $29.95
      Used: $22.50
      Rental: $13.18 (Used)
    • Strunk. Elements of Style. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780205309023
      New: $14.99
      Used: $11.25
      Rental: $11.24 (New), $6.60 (Used)
    • Epps. Screenwriting is Rewriting. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781628927368
      eBook: $26.00
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