USC Schedule of Classes

Fall 2025

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Authenticity in Twentieth Century Popular Music

Section 37090

  • 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.
    • Brownstein. Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780399184765
      New: $17.00
      Used: $12.75
      Rental: $12.75 (New), $6.80 (Used)
    • Holiday. Lady Sings the Blues: 50th Anniv Ed (w/CD). (Required)
      ISBN: 9780767923866
      New: $18.00
      Used: $13.50
      Rental: $7.20 (Used)
    • Hajdu. Positively 4th Street (10th Anniv Ec). (Required)
      ISBN: 9780312680695
      New: $20.00
      Used: $15.00
    • Jay-Z. Decoded. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780812981155
      New: $30.00
      Used: $22.50
      Rental: $22.50 (New), $12.00 (Used)
    • Echols. Scars of Sweet Paradise: Life & Time of Janis Joplin. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780805053944
      New: $24.00
      Used: $18.00
      Rental: $18.00 (New), $9.60 (Used)
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