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IML
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/IML/
IML 590:
Directed Research
Research leading to the masters degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
(1.0-12.0 units)
Not available
Not available
37480D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
IML
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/IML/
IML 603:
Media Arts and Practice Colloquium/Professional Seminar
Orientation to the profession, opportunities, presentation and analysis of recent developments and applications in Media Arts and Practice. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former CNTV 603)
(1.0 units, max 2)
Not available
Not available
37488D
2:00-3:50pm
Thursday
Lecture
Stephanie Spray
IML
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/IML/
IML 607:
Critique and Criticality
Introduction to methods of critique, critiques of critique and alternatives to critique, with specific attention to interdisciplinary media-rich practices and works created by students.
(2.0 units, max 4)
Not available
Not available
37492D
4:00-5:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture-Lab
Kiki Benzon
IML
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/IML/
IML 794a:
Doctoral Dissertation
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in CNTV 794a)
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
37495D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
IML
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/IML/
IML 794b:
Doctoral Dissertation
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in CNTV 794b)
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: IML 794a
Not available
37496D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
IML
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/IML/
IML 794c:
Doctoral Dissertation
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in CNTV 794c)
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: IML 794b
Not available
37497D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
IML
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/IML/
IML 794d:
Doctoral Dissertation
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in CNTV 794d)
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: IML 794c
Not available
37498D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
IML
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/IML/
IML 794z:
Doctoral Dissertation
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in CNTV 794z)
(0.0 units)
Prerequisite: IML 794d
Not available
37499D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
CTXA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CTXA/
CTXA 423L:
Visualizing Science Production
Principles of 2-D and 3-D digital animation applied to scientific themes and research topics.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
19722R
9:00-11:50am
Friday
Lecture-Lab
Maks Naporowski
CTXA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CTXA/
CTXA 524:
Contemporary Topics: Animation Dreams and Consciousness
Explores the relationship of science, philosophy and art to new forms of animation practice, including Artificial Intelligence with a focus on dreams and consciousness.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
19703D
9:30-12:20pm
Monday
Lecture
Kathy Smith
CTXA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CTXA/
CTXA 525:
Gesture Movement for Animation
The concepts of animation performance, body and facial gesture, and the emotional and psychological resonance through cinematic arts.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
19704D
4:00-6:50pm
Friday
Lecture
Norland Tellez
CTXA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CTXA/
CTXA 535:
Writing and Story Art for Vision and Motion
Story, narrative structure and storyboarding techniques examined through a creative lens.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
19705D
1:00-3:50pm
Thursday
Lecture
Einar Arnason
CTXA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CTXA/
CTXA 537:
Applied Expanded Animation
Examines post-graduation opportunities in Expanded Animation: arts, research, academia and industry. Includes grant writing, independent filmmaking, art galleries, festivals, starting a business and financing.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
19717D
1:00-3:50pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Sheila Sofian
CTXA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CTXA/
CTXA 547:
Expanded Animation Production I
Creating a one-minute animated film, installation, VR performance or new media project with sound, including development, pre-production, production and post-production.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: CTXA 544 and CTXA 579
Not available
19718D
4:00-6:50pm
Tuesday
Lecture-Lab
Gregory Garay,
CTXA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CTXA/
CTXA 551:
Stop Motion Performance
Incorporating classic stop motion techniques for puppet performance and animation. Emphasis on timing, performance, movement, animation and gesture.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
19707D
7:00-9:50pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Musa Brooker
CTXA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CTXA/
CTXA 561:
Theory and Practice in Contemporary Animation
Seminar and practicum featuring an inclusive investigation of contemporary animation theory and practices, with an emphasis on non-mainstream and marginalized themes, voices and methodology.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
19714D
4:00-6:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Elisabeth Mann
CTXA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CTXA/
CTXA 575:
Cinematic and Media-Based Installations
The history and practice of media-based installation art, from site-specific architectural projection mapping, to activist and public art, video sculptures and immersive, physical transformations.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
19708D
4:00-6:50pm
Thursday
Lecture-Lab
Elisabeth Mann
CTXA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CTXA/
CTXA 588:
Animation for Virtual Characters, Robotics and AI
Designed to explore the illusion of life, sentience and how to develop compelling animation, diverse stories and gesture for virtual characters, AI and robotics.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
19755D
7:00-9:50pm
Monday
Lecture-Lab
David Hanson
CTXA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CTXA/
CTXA 590:
Directed Research
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.
(1.0-12.0 units)
Not available
Not available
19716D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Elisabeth Mann
CTXA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CTXA/
CTXA 591:
Expanded Animation Pre-Thesis Seminar
Research and development of the thesis project in expanded animation. Presentation of the thesis proposal at the end of the semester.
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: CTXA 545
Not available
19721D
1:00-3:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Everett Lewis
CTXA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CTXA/
CTXA 592:
Master Class in Expanded Animation
A special projects course in which students study and create new works with a visiting master artist, animator, or researcher.
(2.0-6.0 units, max 12)
Not available
Not available
19742D
7:00-9:50pm
Monday
Lecture
Miguel Jiron
CTXA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CTXA/
CTXA 594b:
Master's Thesis
Credit on acceptance of Thesis.
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: CTXA 594A
Not available
19733D
10:00-11:50am
Wednesday
Lecture
Kathy Smith,Elisabeth Mann,Maks Naporowski
ASCJ
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ASCJ/
ASCJ 200:
Navigating Media and News in the Digital Age
Students will be engaged as discriminating media/news consumers and contributors. Emphasis on critical skills needed to understand, employ, enjoy and help shape our media landscape.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21910R
11:00-12:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Gabriel Kahn,Alison Trope
ASCJ
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ASCJ/
ASCJ 210:
Contours of Change in Media and Communication
Provides an introduction to cultivating a curious, critical, and proactive approach to the challenges of social change. Students will be encouraged to develop an expansive and critical definition and understanding of change as it relates to the role of media and communication in producing and responding to political and cultural transformations that shape our status as citizens and our ideas of citizenship.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21920R
2:00-3:20pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Robert Scheer
ASCJ
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ASCJ/
ASCJ 420:
Annenberg Collaboratory
Collaborative, cutting-edge, experimental, experiential, interdisciplinary, results-based classes taught in new ways and places. Recommended preparation: ASCJ-220.
(0.0-4.0 units, max 8)
Not available
Not available
21950D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Willow Bay,Lisa Pecot-Hebert
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 500:
Managing Communication
Production and distribution of information within large organizations; information networks, organization structure, control and decision-making functions. Resources necessary for effective organizational communication systems.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21701D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 501:
Communication Management Pro-Seminar
Theories, core concepts and practice in management of communication; analysis based on cases, structured and semi-structured data, historical research and participant observation.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Communication Management
21702R
2:00-4:50pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Monica Koyama,Brad Shipley
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 502:
Strategic Corporate Communication
Roles, responsibilities and requirements of communication functions within corporations; design and implementation of communication plans; strategic message production for internal and external audiences.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21707D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 505:
Communication in Work Settings
How work settings determine communication: basic structures of communication, influence of technology, social contexts and physical space. Applications to management.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Communication Management
21710R
6:00-8:50pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Colleen Keough
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 507:
Information Management: Analysis and Visualization
Conceptual frameworks for analyses and visualization of information and data. Principles and strategies for data transformation, intermediate statistical analyses, data-based presentation, sense-making.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21713D
2:00-4:50pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Liuning Zhou
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 510:
Communication, Values, Attitudes and Behavior
Theory and research on value and attitude formation and change; consequences for communication and behavior.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21718D
2:00-4:50pm
Thursday
Lecture
Sheila Murphy
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 513:
Communication Ethics for New Media and Technology
Ethics for new media and technology. Leverages case studies, historical analysis, observational analysis. Equips data-oriented communication practitioners to be ethical stewards of data.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21721D
2:00-4:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Morten Bay
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 514:
Analytical Tools for Communication Decisions
Measurement and advanced statistical analysis with foundational and advanced data gathering techniques, including data mining. Statistical inferences for and effective communication about solutions.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: CMGT 540
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Communication Management
21722R
1:00-3:50pm
Monday
Lecture
Mathew Curtis
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 516:
Communication Strategies For Innovators and Entrepreneurs
Communication research, analysis and strategies for new ventures to establish spread and acceptance in saturated mediascapes. Help founders find persuasive voice and identity.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21720D
11:00-1:50pm
Monday
Lecture
Keemia Ferasat
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 517:
Communication in the Luxury Fashion Industry
Examines luxury fashion marketing communication, focusing on connecting with the audience. Topics include history of the industry, media channels, digital platforms and communicating values.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21726D
2:00-4:50pm
Monday
Lecture
Alexis Brunswick
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 518:
Principles of Communicating in the Self-Care Industries
Foundational examination of beauty, personal care and wellness industries through brand strategy, promotion, advertising, social media and influencer marketing.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21728D
6:00-8:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Jennifer Houghton
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 519:
Analyzing Communication Strategies: Self-Care Segments
Covers various segments of beauty, personal care and wellness brands and how they utilize communication strategies to differentiate products and persuade targeted consumers.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21729D
6:00-8:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Jennifer Houghton
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 528:
Website Strategies for Organizations
Assess organizations' online needs, to examine the use of the Internet in terms of electronic commerce and global pressures, and design Web page strategies.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21737D
2:00-4:50pm
Thursday
Lecture
Sarah Dzida
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 529:
Creator Culture and Industries
Maps the evolution of global and Chinese creator industries, as distinguished by social media entrepreneurs, online cultural producers, creators, influencers, live streamers, KOLs and wanghong.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21738D
6:30-9:20pm
Monday
Lecture
David Craig
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 530:
Social Dynamics of Communication Technologies
Impact of television, satellites, computers, and other new technologies; competing theories about the role of technology in society; historical effects of introducing new technologies.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21739D
2:00-4:50pm
Thursday
Lecture
Christina Dunbar-Hester
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 537:
The Industry, Science and Culture of Video Games
History, social dynamics, and cultural impact of video games; developments in technology and design; issues confronting the video game industry and organizations.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21746D
6:00-8:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Dmitri Williams
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 540:
Uses of Communication Research
Data collection and elementary statistical analysis in communication management. Methods include surveys, focus groups, content analysis, experiments, secondary data sources.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Communication Management, Communication Management
21752D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 541:
Integrated Communication Strategies
Communication strategies for product marketing and advertising; communication's role in developing domestic and international marketplaces; practical applications of persuasion theory.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21754D
2:00-4:50pm
Thursday
Lecture
Marina Kosten
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 544:
Creating Organizational Identity: Meaning Through Messages
Use of rhetorical theories and communication models to create organizational identification with internal and external audiences; the role of values and ethics in creating identities.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21758D
6:30-9:20pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Simon Uwins
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 546:
Sports Media and Society
History and evolution of sports media industry; traditional, new and alternative sports media; globalization of sports; sports promotions and personalities.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21761D
2:00-4:50pm
Monday
Lecture
Eric Markgraf
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 547:
Distribution of Recordings: Media, Retail and Online Channel
Cultural and critical analyses of radio and recording industry development and business strategy; influence of legal and regulatory institutions, impact of new forms of distribution.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21762D
6:30-9:20pm
Monday
Lecture
Robert Borg
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 550:
Hollywood 3.0-Entertainment Industry in the Convergence Age
In-depth analysis of the challenges confronting the entertainment industry in the wake of media convergence including a survey of media convergence history and theories.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21765D
6:00-8:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Joshua Feldman
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 551:
Communicating Entertainment Media Identities
Understanding dynamics in entertainment markets enabled by emerging digital technologies; broad and niche strategies to target appropriate audiences, building audience engagement with entertainment content identities.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21766D
6:30-9:20pm
Thursday
Lecture
Allan Gungormez
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 552:
Visual Storytelling: Production, Management and Culture
Focuses on management, production and distribution of scripted film, television and web stories to understand visual storytelling as a communicative strategy for advertising and education.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21763D
6:30-9:20pm
Thursday
Lecture
Adam Fratto
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 553:
Marketing Communication Theory and Application
Applies communication theory and research to understand emerging marketing communication topics and issues.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Communication Management
21768R
5:30-8:20pm
Monday
Lecture
null
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 554:
Copywriting and Creativity
Foundational and advanced practices for copywriting and related design incommunication; integrated analysis of concepts and pragmatics surrounding creativity forcommunication effectiveness
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21769D
6:30-9:20pm
Monday
Lecture
Eric Markgraf
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 555:
Online Marketing Communication Development and Analysis
Analysis and development of online communication and marketing campaigns; exploration of current Internet best practices in social media, SEM, privacy, location-based marketing, and online measurement.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21770D
6:00-8:50pm
Monday
Lecture
Rich Guest
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 556:
Global Marketing Communication
Communication strategies in a global marketing environment; analysis of global – local challenges and opportunities; effective global integrated communication to create and sustain competitive advantage
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21775D
2:00-4:50pm
Thursday
Lecture
Ted Skidmore
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 558:
International Entertainment Marketplaces
Global influences on linear and streaming television and theatrical. Case analyses of organizations and content focusing on interconnected partnerships and promotions to attract local audiences.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21779D
2:00-4:50pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Ted Skidmore
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 561:
Principles of Public Relations
Practical and theoretical survey of the public relations profession as it is currently practiced, providing a social/contextual backdrop for further study of the field.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21559D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 564:
Methodological Fundamentals of Big Data in Communication
Understanding of fundamental methodological issues about big data: types, platforms, tools, analysis techniques, and relevant theoretical frameworks.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21783D
6:30-9:20pm
Thursday
Lecture
Drew Shackleton
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 568:
Influencer Strategies
Students master skills and strategies to distinguish the truly influential from the merely popular, manage international influencer campaigns and develop successful influencers.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21786D
6:00-8:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Freddy Nager
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 575:
Communicating in Crisis
How to use effective organizational communication to facilitate crisis prevention, provide leadership during a crisis and manage organizational change.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21793D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 577:
Communicating Corporate Social Responsibility
Evolution, models, metrics and stakeholders. Key communication issues in designing and implementing initiatives, CSR reporting, strategic partnerships and online communities. Analysis of communication paradoxes.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21795D
6:30-9:20pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Catie Saralegui
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 586:
Entertainment Media: Content, Theory, and Industry Practices
Examination of social scientific theory and research on patterns of media content; effects of mass media exposure on individuals and society; and industry practices.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Communication Management
21804R
6:30-9:20pm
Tuesday
Lecture
David Craig,Monica Koyama
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 587:
Audience Analysis
Audience research fundamentals - sampling and segmentation; advanced questionnaire design; audience observation; advanced quantitative and qualitative analyses. Model formulation to describe and predict data.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21802D
6:30-9:20pm
Monday
Lecture
Austin Roy
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 589:
Storytelling, Culture and Experiential Communication
How to communicate through storytelling in contemporary culture. Strategic story development for brands, for self-branding, and for social impact. Story creation utilizes narrative theories and workshop-style participatory activities.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21808D
6:00-8:50pm
Thursday
Lecture
Mayanna Framroze
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 590:
Directed Research
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.
(1.0-12.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21810D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Ben Lee
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 591:
Communication Internship
Field experience in applying communication principles to settings in organizations, campaigns, or other contexts; analysis and assessment of issues and problems. Graded CR/NC.
(1.0-2.0 units, max 3)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Global Communication, Communication Management, Communication, Digital Social Media, Public Diplomacy (Practitioner and Mid-Career Professional),, Public Diplomacy
21821D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Daniela Baroffio
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 597a:
Communication Research Practicum
Communication management research project design and execution - thesis formulation, literature review, methods choice and instrument design. Analysis and reporting with appropriate quantitative or qualitative techniques.
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: CMGT 501 and CMGT 540
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Communication Management
21833D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Ben Lee
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 597b:
Communication Research Practicum
Communication management research project design and execution - thesis formulation, literature review, methods choice and instrument design. Analysis and reporting with appropriate quantitative or qualitative techniques.
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: CMGT 597A
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Communication Management
21838D
2:00-3:40pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Ben Lee
CMGT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/CMGT/
CMGT 599:
Special Topics
null
(2.0-4.0 units, max 8)
Not available
Not available
21843D
6:00-8:50pm
Thursday
Lecture
Andrea Hollingshead
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 200:
Communication and Social Science
Social scientific inquiry into human communication; core theories of message production and reception in interpersonal, group and organizational contexts.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
20327R
2:00-3:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Jillian Pierson
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 204:
Public Speaking
Principles and practices of effective oral communication; analysis of the speaking-listening process; selection and organization of speech materials; use of new presentation technologies.
(4.0 units)
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20375R
12:30-1:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Kiran Dhillon
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 205x:
Communication Practicum
Students address communication issues in a field setting. They will evaluate communication practices using appropriate methodology. Projects are jointly evaluated by internship supervisor and professor. Sophomore standing. Graded: CR/NC. Not for major credit for Communication majors.
(1.0-2.0 units, max 4)
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Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen
20385D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Kathryn Kelly
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 206:
Communication and Culture
Examines cultural institutions, ideologies, artifacts, and productions; role of culture in everyday life; cultural studies as methodology; culture and power.
(4.0 units)
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20388R
2:00-3:20pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Cristina Visperas
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 209:
Communication and Media Economics
Economic and political economic principles for the analysis of communication and media industries including broadcasting, newspapers, motion pictures, music, video games, advertising and public relations.
(4.0 units)
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20402R
3:30-4:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Paolo Sigismondi
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 300:
Entertainment, Communication and Society
Theoretical foundation for understanding the construction, consumption, and consequences of entertainment from classical to contemporary times; situates entertainment within the ecology of information and communication.
(4.0 units)
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20456R
11:00-12:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Daniela Baroffio
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 301Lg:
Empirical Research in Communication
Experimental and survey methods for communication study; basic statistical concepts, procedures, and tests.
(4.0 units)
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20458R
12:00-1:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture-Lab
Robin Stevens
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 302:
Persuasion
Theories and research in social influence; strategies and tactics of persuasive communications in such settings as politics, public relations, advertising, business.
(4.0 units)
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20459R
9:30-10:50am
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Liyuan Wang
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 304:
Interpersonal Communication
Analysis of face-to-face interaction; role of communication in the development, maintenance and destruction of relationships; communication processes in managing interpersonal conflict.
(4.0 units)
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20475R
3:30-4:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Qiaozhen Jia
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 305:
Understanding Social Science Research
Students learn to be consumers rather than creators of social science research. Examines the challenges and opportunities of communicating research through mass media.
(4.0 units)
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20477R
12:30-1:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Marlon Twyman
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 307:
Sound Clash: Popular Music and American Culture
Music as inter-cultural communication and method for exploring race and ethnicity in the constitution of American culture and American self; role of music industry.
(4.0 units)
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20481R
11:00-12:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Josh Kun
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 308:
Communication and Conflict
Nature and functions of communication in human conflict; development of communication skills for managing conflict productively in interpersonal, organizational and intercultural contexts.
(4.0 units)
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20482R
2:00-3:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Colleen Keough
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 309:
Communication and Technology
Cultural, social, political, and economic dynamics of communication technologies, including internet architecture, social media, participatory cultures, privacy, surveillance, networked journalism, big data, algorithms, online activism.
(4.0 units)
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20494R
3:30-4:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture-Discussion
null
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 310:
Media and Society
Interplay between media and society, including family and children's socialization, inter-group relations and community, pornography and violence, gender and race, media ethics, conduct of politics.
(4.0 units)
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20495R
6:30-9:20pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Robert Scheer
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 311:
Communication and Publics
Forms of civic life; opportunities and obstacles in forming, participating in, and disrupting community; issues of knowledge, power, identity; theories/methods of rhetorical analysis and production.
(4.0 units)
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20496R
9:30-10:50am
Tue, Thu
Lecture-Discussion
Kiran Dhillon
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 312:
The Business and Culture of Celebrity
Employs the concept of "celebrity" as an optic through which to view and assess some of the key aspects of the communication revolution.
(4.0 units)
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20498R
3:30-4:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Nazli Offringa
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 313:
Communication and Mass Media
Survey of mass communication research; history, content, effects, theories, and policy implications of various media.
(4.0 units)
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20499R
3:30-4:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture-Discussion
Carmen Lee
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 320:
Small Group and Team Communication
Group process theories relevant to communicative behavior in small group/team settings, including information exchange, decision making, leadership, and meetings; student team projects testing theoretic propositions.
(4.0 units)
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20505R
11:00-12:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Julianna Kirschner
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 321:
Communication and Social Media
Social media within the broader social, political, and historical contexts; key themes include labor, Web 2.0, self-branding, celebrity, participation, privacy, online shaming, and activism.
(4.0 units)
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20507R
10:00-11:50am
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Karen North
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 322:
Argumentation and Advocacy
Basic argumentation theory including analysis. Research and evidence, case construction, refutation; discursive and visual argument; diverse fields of advocacy including law, politics, organizations, interpersonal relations.
(4.0 units)
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20511R
12:30-1:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Tom Hollihan
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 324mw:
Intercultural Communication
Cultural variables and social psychological processes that influence intercultural interaction; relationship between communication and culture in diverse settings including business, medicine, and education.
(4.0 units)
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20520R
12:00-1:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Carmen Lee
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 330p:
Rhetoric in Classical Culture
Theories of communication and persuasion in ancient Greece and Rome; cultural and social contexts of classical rhetorical theory; major historical figures and concepts.
(4.0 units)
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20530R
10:00-11:50am
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Randy Lake
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 337:
The LGBTQ Revolution and the Media
Explores the role of the media in the LGBTQ revolution that transformed the lives of sexual and gender minorities in the United States.
(4.0 units)
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20538R
12:30-1:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Teresa Delfin
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 339:
Communication Technology and Culture
This course examines philosophies and popular representations of technology from the origins of western culture to the present and identifies the complex attitudes toward technology.
(4.0 units)
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20540R
12:30-1:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Morten Bay
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 340:
The Cultures of New Media
Cultural implications of computer-mediated communication and related media. Ideological responses to media innovation; debates over artificial intelligence, virtual communities, and virtual reality. Recommended preparation: COMM 339.
(4.0 units)
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20541R
3:30-4:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Julianna Kirschner
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 350:
Video Games: Content, Industry, and Policy
Introduction to the medium; history of video games; video games as aesthetic products, cultural products, economic outputs; policy issues, effects, and sites of community.
(4.0 units)
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20551R
3:30-4:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Dmitri Williams
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 355:
Advertising and Communication
Advertising as a mode of communication; US advertising history and institutions; economic and policy contexts (domestic and global); critical analysis of advertising texts
(4.0 units)
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20556R
12:00-1:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Rook Campbell
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 363:
Media Consumption
Theoretical approaches to the study of media consumption and audiences; examines international media and consumption practices; explores new media's impact on consumption.
(4.0 units)
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20564R
2:00-3:20pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Hye Jin Lee
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 365:
The Rhetoric of London
Examination of the modern city as a communicative text with London as the case study.
(4.0 units)
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20990D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Georgia Stahl
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 366:
Designing Media for Social Change
Students explore the theoretical and practical issues involved in designing effective media and communication projects for social change.
(4.0 units)
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20567R
2:00-3:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Alison Trope
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 369w:
Public Diplomacy and Global Citizenship
Introduces public diplomacy as a central feature of contemporary international relations and challenges students to locate themselves as both its target and practitioners.
(4.0 units)
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52802R
11:00-12:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Nick Cull
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 375:
Business and Professional Communication
Oral and written communication skills demanded in the workplace including informative and persuasive speeches; interviewing; team communication; and training material preparation. Recommended preparation: COMM 204
(4.0 units)
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20576R
12:00-1:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Michael Wissot
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 380:
Forensics Laboratory
Directed individual research studies of contemporary problems. Supervised laboratory experience. Open only to members of the University debate squad.
(1.0-4.0 units, max 8)
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20580D
3:00-5:00pm
Friday
Lecture
Sean Kennedy