Program Code
stringlengths
2
4
Program URL
stringlengths
46
48
Class ID
stringlengths
7
12
Class Name
stringlengths
6
92
Catalogue
stringlengths
13
641
Units
stringlengths
10
24
Prerequisites
stringlengths
13
205
Restrictions
stringlengths
13
914
Class Section
stringlengths
6
6
Time
stringlengths
3
13
Days
stringclasses
23 values
Class Type
stringclasses
6 values
Instructor
stringlengths
5
147
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 381:
Issues in Contemporary Sport
Explores social, political and ethical issues in elite sports and how issues are addressed through popular media; examination includes the relationship between sports and politics.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
20586R
8:30-9:50am
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Rook Campbell
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 382:
Sports, Business and Media in Today's Society
An inside look at the important stories, topical issues, trends and historical developments related to the growing influence of business and media on college and professional sports; identifying the key components and meeting the influencers in class that help shape the business side of sports, while recognizing the role the media plays in providing daily coverage across multiple platforms.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21218R
6:30-9:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Jeffrey Fellenzer
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 383m:
Sports, Communication and Culture
Rhetorical and critical approaches to sports and public discourse; application to sports organizations, the news and popular media; representations of gender and race in sports.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
20588R
2:00-3:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Daniel Durbin
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 384:
Interpreting Popular Culture
Popular culture as an indicator of cultural values, a producer and reflection of cultural meaning, and a means of communication; theory and case studies.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
20589R
10:00-11:50am
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Hye Jin Lee
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 385:
Organizational Communication
How communication processes both create organizations and are constrained by them. Theory and research into topics such as culture, technology, power, leadership and decision-making in a variety of organizational contexts.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
20590R
2:00-3:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Marlon Twyman
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 387:
Sports and Social Change
Application of critical, sociological and rhetorical theories to sports events and sport media; examination of the role of sports in enacting social change.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
20592R
2:00-3:20pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Rook Campbell
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 391:
Made in Italy: The Marketing of an Ideal
Examines case studies on important Italian companies, ranging from the transportation to the luxury goods industries from both an economical and business point of view.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Communication, Journalism, Public Relations
20992D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Georgia Stahl
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 392:
Media and Migration in Times of European Crisis
Investigates the implications of the perceptual process of mass media generated immigration discourse in Europe.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Communication, Journalism, Public Relations
20993D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Georgia Stahl
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 393:
The Rhetoric of Rome
Examination of the modern city as a communicative text with Rome as the case study.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Communication, Journalism, Public Relations
20994D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Georgia Stahl
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 395m:
Gender, Media and Communication
Issues of gender in communication, including: mediarepresentations of femininity and masculinity; and gender's rolein communication at the interpersonal, public, and cultural levels.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
20603R
3:30-4:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture-Discussion
Perry Johnson
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 400:
Seminar in Communication
Advanced readings in communication theory and research (broadly defined); specialized interest areas of individual faculty on the frontiers of knowledge; seminar topics change each semester.
(4.0 units, max 12)
Not available
Not available
20615R
3:30-4:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Maximilian Brichta
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 405:
From the Ground Up: Communicating About Food
Explores food communication as a facilitator of human interaction and cultural diplomacy; controversies regarding food production/consumption; and evolution of food entertainment programming.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
20621R
12:30-1:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Colleen Keough
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 406:
Communicating About Sex
Communicating with partners, friends, parents and health care professionals about sexual behavior; interpersonal and mediated contexts; understanding of sexual scripts; current theory and research.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore
20622R
11:00-12:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Jillian Pierson
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 411:
Communication Criticism
Methods and functions of criticism in forms of public communication; historical-contextual, textual and interpretive procedures; diverse theoretical approaches including formalism, dramatism, genre and ideology.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
20627R
2:00-3:20pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Randy Lake
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 412:
Communication and Social Movements
Social and political movements as rhetorical phenomena; ideology, organization, and influence of such movements as civil rights, "New Left," feminism, "New Right," environmentalism.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
20628R
3:30-4:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Teresa Delfin
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 413:
Propaganda, Ideology and Public Controversy
Seminar examining the relationship between propaganda, ideology, critical thinking and rhetoric; application to contemporary controversies, both domestic and global; role of public argument.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
20630R
12:00-1:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Gerald Goodnight
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 422:
Legal Issues and New Media
Examines laws and regulatory policies shaping new media, especially the Internet; impact of regulation on development and use of communication technology.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
20634R
3:30-4:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Carlos Godoy
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 429:
The Internet, Economy and Society
Examines the effects of the Internet on communication industries, the economy, economic policy, and on social, political and cultural practices.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
20641R
2:00-4:50pm
Monday
Lecture
Jonathan Aronson,Manuel Castells
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 434:
Italian Media: Popes, Politicians, and Popular Culture
Provides an overview of 2,000 years of Italian-style communications, from Julius Caesar to Machiavelli, Mussolini and the Mafia.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
20996D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Georgia Stahl
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 440:
Music as Communication
Examines music's unique characteristics as a communicative form and the cultural, economic, political and social influences in music interpretation and production.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
20654R
12:30-1:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Perry Johnson
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 441:
Podcasting: Origin Stories
A foundational understanding of the historic, cultural and theoretical underpinning of the podcast medium with an emphasis on critical listening.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21257R
2:00-3:40pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Henry Jenkins
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 443:
Communicating Better Health: What Works and Why
How communication -- interpersonal, mass media, information technologies -- shapes health behavior. Topics: doctor-patient consults; marketing campaigns; health in entertainment, news; internet; social media; mobile devices.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
20657R
2:00-3:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Nazli Offringa
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 444:
Critical Theories of Sport
Focuses on critical theories that examine social and political roles of sport in society and how these roles play out in media and broadcast platforms.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
20658R
12:30-1:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Daniel Durbin
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 450:
Visual Culture and Communication
Examines issues of visual images in communication related to history, modernity, cityscapes, news media, advertising, evidence, science, digital technology, and globalization.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
20664R
12:00-1:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Hye Jin Lee
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 451:
Visual Communication and Social Change
Analysis of photography's evolution; new strategies for the photographic image, photo documentary work and global social issues; analysis of images on blogs and Websites.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
20665R
11:00-12:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Robert Mejia
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 456:
Entertainment, Marketing and Culture
Explores blurring of entertainment, marketing and culture in advanced information economies; intersections of culture and media and their social ramifications.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore
20670R
12:00-1:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Karen North
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 467:
Gender and the News Media
Gender and news media evolving images of women and men in print and electronic media. Impact of gender in content and style of news, television and cinema. Open to non-majors.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21380D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Georgia Stahl
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 476:
Crisis and Culture: The Anthropocene
Critically examines four key dimensions of the Anthropocene -- climate change, mass extinction, reproductive justice and pandemics -- from a cultural studies approach.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
20691R
3:30-4:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Cristina Visperas
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 487:
Communication and Global Organizations
The role of communication in global organizations; information, networks, and communication technologies for global organizing; computer-based collaborative work and virtual organizations.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
20700D
11:00-12:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Patricia Riley
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 489:
Campaign Communication
Problems in political communication: creating an informed electorate, use of mass media, factors in voter persuasion. Guest experts in political analysis, opinion polling, communication evaluation.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
20702R
10:00-11:50am
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Michael Wissot
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 490:
Directed Research
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduatecredit. Available to juniors and seniors only.
(1.0-8.0 units, max 12)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
20705D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 494x:
Research Practicum
Students gain research experience in the design, implementation, analysis, and reporting of communication research. Students serve as research assistants to faculty members. Not available for graduate credit.
(2.0-4.0 units, max 4)
Not available
Not available
20738D
12:30-1:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Ariana Case
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 497x:
Honors Thesis
Writing of the honors thesis. Not available for graduate credit.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Communication Arts and Sciences
20762D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 498:
Ethical Issues in Entertainment and Communication
Examines social and political controversies over conflicting ethical standards for communication in a variety of media: mass-media, communication technology and entertainment.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
20773R
12:30-1:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Robert Mejia
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 525:
Humanistic and Social Scientific Approaches to Human Communication I
Overview of humanistic and social scientific approaches to the study of communication; emphasis on rhetorical/critical and macro social scientific perspectives. Not open to M.A. in Communication Management majors.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Communication Management
20803D
9:30-12:20pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Ben Carrington
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 550:
Quantitative Research Methods in Communication
Epistemological assumptions, design, and beginning methods of quantitative analysis in communication research.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Communication Management
20828D
9:30-12:20pm
Thursday
Lecture
Lindsay Young
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 553:
Global Internet Governance
Explores cybersecurity, privacy, network neutrality and other critical issues in internet governance through the lenses of international political economy and media theories.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
20831D
5:00-7:50pm
Monday
Lecture
Hernan Galperin
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 574:
Science and Technology Studies for Communication and Media
Addresses specific topics and issues in sociotechnical models of knowledge, power and society related to communication and media.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
20852D
12:00-2:50pm
Friday
Lecture
Christina Dunbar-Hester
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 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
20864D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 597:
Global Media Industries
Conduct research, design and produce a group-based research report and website to assess disruption within Global Media Industries over the past year or two.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Global Communication
20678D
6:30-9:20pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Erik Barmack,David Craig
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 599:
Special Topics
null
(2.0-4.0 units, max 8)
Not available
Not available
20880D
2:00-4:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Gerald Goodnight
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 602:
Seminar in Persuasion
Classical and contemporary theories of persuasion, attitude formation and change; impact of cognition, affect and emotions; cultural and group influences; message strategies and framing.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
20889D
12:30-3:20pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Sheila Murphy
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 612:
Designing Health Communication Interventions
Effectively changing health outcomes for target population using games, mobile and online interventions; formative and summative evaluation; virtual environments for fMRI studies.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
20900D
3:30-6:20pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Lynn Miller
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 620:
Studies in Communication Theory
Current problems in communication theory and research; advanced, specialized interest areas of individual faculty on the frontiers of knowledge.
(4.0 units, max 12)
Not available
Not available
20908D
4:00-6:50pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Jonathan Aronson
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 632:
Cultures of Artificial Intelligence
Drawing on work in history, social theory and STS, explores contemporary examples of and concerns surrounding AI.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
20925D
2:00-4:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Jennifer Petersen
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 636:
Interpretive and Cultural Approaches in Organizational Communication
Interpretive, critical and cultural research in organizational communication; emphasis on narrative approaches to ethnographic studies, critical essays, and quantitative intercultural research in organizational communication.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
20929D
2:00-4:50pm
Thursday
Lecture
Patricia Riley
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 653:
Research, Practice and Social Change
Examination of theoretical models and best practices of academic research and advocacy relationships; students conduct a community-based research project using a model of community-based participatory research.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
20946D
2:00-4:50pm
Monday
Lecture
Francois Bar
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 670:
Economic Cultures
Explores and analyzes the interaction between culture and economy by observing different types of economic practices.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
20955D
12:30-3:20pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Manuel Castells
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 675:
Independent Study
A supervised course tailored to specific student interests. The professor and student develop a syllabus that permits exploration of advanced or specialized topics. Graded CR/NC.
(1.0-4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
20960D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 694:
Preliminary Research Paper
Independent research designed to demonstrate the student's ability to conceptualize, conduct, and present scholarly research. Parallel to COMM 794. Graded CR/NC.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
20970D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 790:
Research
Research leading to the doctorate. 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
20974D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 794a:
Doctoral Dissertation
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
20982D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Hector Amaya
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 794b:
Doctoral Dissertation
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: COMM 794A
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
20984D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Hector Amaya
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 794c:
Doctoral Dissertation
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: COMM 794B
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
20985D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Hector Amaya
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 794d:
Doctoral Dissertation
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: COMM 794C
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
20986D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Hector Amaya
COMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/COMM/
COMM 794z:
Doctoral Dissertation
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
(0.0 units)
Prerequisite: COMM 794D
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
20987D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Hector Amaya
DMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/DMM/
DMM 500:
Principles and Theories of Digital Media Management
Explores the digital media environment, its sociohistorical evolution and the impact of digital technologies and media on practices within cultural and business ecosystems.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Digital Media Management
20200D
5:00-6:30pm
Thursday
Lecture
Styles Akira
DMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/DMM/
DMM 505:
Digital Audience Research and Analysis
Explores research methodologies and digital audience analytics, evaluating online audience needs and wants and focusing on data-driven and ethical decision making.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Digital Media Management
20205D
5:00-6:30pm
Thursday
Lecture
Raymond Lutzky
DMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/DMM/
DMM 510:
Digital Media Buying, Measurement and Analytics
Examines digital media advertising sales technologies: digital advertising, media buying, digital asset performance measurement and data collection methodologies used for business planning.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Digital Media Management
20210D
5:00-6:30pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Slade Smith
DMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/DMM/
DMM 515:
Digital Content, Production and Distribution
Explores the evolution of digital media content, content categories in digital media, innovations in content production techniques and technologies and the digital distribution revolution.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Digital Media Management
20215D
TBA
Tuesday
Lecture
Jeffrey Thompson
DMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/DMM/
DMM 520:
Strategic Digital Media Marketing
Case studies and examples to ideate, create and evaluate cutting-edge techniques used to implement long-range strategies for ethical digital media management and marketing.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Digital Media Management
20220D
TBA
Wednesday
Lecture
Misha Kouzeh
DMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/DMM/
DMM 525:
Digital Media Leadership
Examines personal leadership principles and practices applicable to digital media, focused on leading within organizations, building diverse, high-performing teams and delivering digital media initiatives.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Digital Media Management
20225D
TBA
Wednesday
Lecture
Misha Kouzeh
DMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/DMM/
DMM 540:
Developing Effective User Engagement Strategies
Covers strategies to balance the needs of creating a user experience and content with the ethical imperatives of fostering equity, diversity and inclusion.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Digital Media Management
20240D
5:00-6:30pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Raymond Lutzky
DMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/DMM/
DMM 545:
Digital Platforms: Disruptions and Directions
Explores how the platform economy is disrupting traditional marketplaces and industries with new, digital technologies and ways for optimizing outcomes from those changes.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Digital Media Management
20245D
5:00-6:30pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Erik Deutsch
DMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/DMM/
DMM 550:
Digital Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Covers management of digital media innovation within digital media organizations and new entrepreneurial ventures, and ways for alleviating challenges to equity and diversity.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Digital Media Management
20250D
6:30-8:00pm
Thursday
Lecture
Ken Sterling
DMM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/DMM/
DMM 555:
Digital Media Management Capstone
Students create an innovative idea or initiative that solves a problem or achieves a goal within a digital media organization or business unit.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Digital Media Management
20255D
6:30-8:00pm
Thursday
Lecture
Ken Sterling
DSM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/DSM/
DSM 550:
Analytics and Research Methodology
Teaches the use and interpretation of digital analytics as well as the use of research design, methodology, and basic statistics for digital sites and apps.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Digital Social Media
21865R
6:00-8:50pm
Thursday
Lecture
Mahta Emrani,Misha Kouzeh
DSM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/DSM/
DSM 560:
Digital Media Policy, Law, Practices, and Regulation
Explores laws, policies, and regulations affecting online sites, mobile apps, games, and social platforms, including intellectual property, contracts, libel/defamation, and financial aspects of digital content.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Digital Social Media
21875D
6:00-8:50pm
Monday
Lecture
Jeffrey Thompson
DSM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/DSM/
DSM 596:
Final Project Capstone
Students produce a working site, app or embedded social platform project with digital/multimedia elements. Development includes pitching, conceptualization and launching of the final project.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Digital Social Media
21890D
6:00-8:50pm
Monday
Lecture
Keemia Ferasat
DSM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/DSM/
DSM 599:
Special Topics
Special Topics in Digital Social Media.
(1.0-8.0 units, max 8)
Not available
Not available
21896D
6:00-8:50pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Freddy Nager
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 200w:
The Power and Responsibility of the Press
Explores the role of journalism and social media in society - its influence on government, technology, business, national security, sports, science and entertainment.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21000R
11:00-12:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
null
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 201:
Culture of Journalism: Past, Present and Future
Understanding key moments, debates and ideas that have shaped journalism in the United States from the Revolutionary War period through today. Examination of the social, cultural, political and technological aspects of journalism and its impact on the profession and public service.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21002R
12:00-1:40pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture-Lab
Joe Saltzman
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 205:
Journalism Practicum
Field experience in journalism, public relations, or related field.
(1.0-2.0 units, max 4)
Not available
Not available
21028D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 206:
Reporting and Writing Practicum
Report, write and distribute in-depth stories for diverse audiences; enhance understanding of news judgment; develop and maintain sources; engage communities through field reporting.
(1.0 units, max 2)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Journalism
21001R
8:30-12:20pm
Monday
Lecture
null
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 207:
Reporting and Writing I
Provides students with foundational skills to report, write and produce journalism content across multiple platforms, including broadcast, digital and text.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Journalism
21041D
11:30-2:00pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Roberto Suro
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 210x:
Basics of News Production for Non-Majors
Introduction to television, radio, and/or digital news production. Examination of issues in journalism. Graded CR/NC.
(2.0 units, max 6)
Not available
Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Journalism (Broadcast Journalism), Print Journalism, Public Relations
21072D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Christina Bellantoni
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 300:
Journalism and Society
Examination of media and society by applying concepts on power, ideology, discourse and representation to specific case studies from the field and practice of journalism.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21070R
2:00-5:20pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Ben Carrington
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 307:
Reporting and Writing II
Report, write, produce and distribute in-depth stories produced off beats on multiple platforms for diverse audiences; enhance understanding of news judgment; develop and maintain sources; engage communities through field reporting and emerging digital tools.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: JOUR 207 and JOUR 321
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Journalism
21100R
8:30-11:00am
Tuesday
Lecture
null
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 320:
Introduction to Coding for Storytelling
Introduction to basic web technologies; conceive, design, code and produce an advanced multimedia story package.
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: JOUR 207 and JOUR 321
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Journalism
21164R
3:30-5:20pm
Thursday
Lecture
null
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 321:
Visual Journalism
Video for digital platforms, principles of photography, design for web and mobile platforms. Introduction to principles of digital news design, interactivity and presentation in interactive storytelling.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Journalism
21177D
3:00-4:40pm
Wednesday
Lecture
null
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 322:
Introduction to Investigative and Data Journalism
Reportorial and analytical skills and techniques required for portraying and evaluating contemporary newsworthy events using basic data journalism techniques and tools for statistical analysis.
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: JOUR 307 and JOUR 320
Not available
21168R
9:00-10:40am
Wednesday
Lecture
Dana Chinn
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 323:
Journalism and the Audience
Build a personal website that features a culmination of your previous undergraduate journalism work; craft a professional digital profile using various social media platforms; understand the economics of the news business; prepare to enter the industry.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21167R
12:00-1:40pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Laura Davis
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 330:
Photojournalism
Emphasis on fundamental skills necessary for photojournalism including camera techniques, story ideas and digital darkroom.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21176R
1:00-4:20pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Myra Turner
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 340:
Rewriting History: Reporting Rome
Develop reporting skills by studying historical unsolved Italian crimes. Visit crime scenes, examine evidence, interview sources, analyze media reports and write articles for each crime.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21178D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Georgia Stahl
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 350:
Introduction to Sports Media
Highlight norms, routines of content, including print, broadcast, video. Focus on opportunities, constraints posed by roles of reporters, fans, players, publicists, agents, leagues, teams.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21186R
6:00-9:20pm
Wednesday
Lecture
null
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 372:
Engaging Diverse Communities
Explores how to engage diverse local communities through participatory journalism and communication strategies. Focuses on using digital tools to increase engagement with communities via field reporting and mobile platforms to produce stories across platforms.
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: JOUR 307 and JOUR 320
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Journalism
21188R
3:30-5:10pm
Thursday
Lecture-Lab
null
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 380:
Sports, Business and Media in Today's Society
An inside look at the important stories, topical issues, trends and historical developments related to the growing influence of business and media on college and professional sports; identifying the key components and meeting the influencers in class that help shape the business side of sports, while recognizing the role the media plays in providing daily coverage across multiple platforms.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21218R
6:30-9:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Jeffrey Fellenzer
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 381:
Entertainment, Business and Media in Today's Society
An examination of the symbiotic relationship of the entertainment business and the media; press coverage of the entertainment industry; Hollywood's relationship with news media.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21229R
5:00-8:20pm
Monday
Lecture
Mary Murphy
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 392:
Media and Migration in Times of European Crisis
Investigates the implications of the perceptual process of mass media generated immigration discourse in Europe.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Communication, Journalism, Public Relations
20993D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Georgia Stahl
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 403:
Television News and Sports Production
Production of television news and sports programs while developing video, writing and communication skills and managing content in collaboration with others under deadline pressure.
(6.0 units)
Prerequisite: JOUR 307
Not available
21221R
9:00-12:20pm
Thursday
Lecture
Stacy Scholder
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 404:
Produce and Host Sports Content in Studio A
Interview, present and design sports segments for television/video in Studio A.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21236R
4:00-6:20pm
Monday
Lecture
null
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 405:
Non-Fiction Television
Presentation and selection in non-fiction television programs including documentaries, electronic magazines and news series; ethical problems, field research, reporting, interviewing, pre-production.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: JOUR 307 and JOUR 320
Not available
21237R
9:00-12:20pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Daniel Birman
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 409:
Radio Storytelling and Podcasts
Techniques for audio journalism, including effective use of sound, art of the interview, writing for the ear and crafting stories to engage listeners.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: JOUR 307
Not available
21250R
9:00-12:20pm
Wednesday
Lecture
null
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 412:
Podcasting: Origin Stories
A foundational understanding of the historic, cultural and theoretical underpinning of the podcast medium with an emphasis on critical listening.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21257R
2:00-3:40pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Henry Jenkins
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 414:
Advanced Digital Media Storytelling
Production of a well-reported advanced multimedia package, with a blend of text, audio, video, photos, navigation and interactivity; final projects will be published by the Annenberg Media Center.
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: JOUR 322 and JOUR 372
Not available
21252D
2:30-4:10pm
Tuesday
Lecture
null
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 430:
Writing the Film Review
Techniques of writing the film review; preparation and treatment of form and content; problems, responsibilities and ethics of film reviewing.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21287R
6:00-9:20pm
Tuesday
Lecture
null
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 431:
Feature Writing
Techniques of writing newspaper feature stories, including the profile, the light feature, the news feature, the in-depth story; the art of narrative writing.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: JOUR 307
Not available
21289R
9:00-12:20pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Myra Turner
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 432:
Sports Commentary
Techniques of reporting and writing sports columns and commentary for print, video, radio and Web-based media.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21292R
6:30-9:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture
null
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 435:
Writing Magazine Non-Fiction
A seminar in "how to" interview, research, write -- and place -- professional quality articles for a full range of magazines/newspapers including women's, sports, ethnic, local and national.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: JOUR 307
Not available
21295R
2:00-5:20pm
Thursday
Lecture
null
JOUR
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/JOUR/
JOUR 441:
Sports Reporting
News and feature coverage of sporting events, including social and economic factors influencing sports in America.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
21299R
10:00-11:40am
Wednesday
Lecture
Alan Abrahamson