PDF version of this chapterSophomore Seminars
Von KleinSmid Center 327
(213) 740-6998
Director: Mark E. Kann, Ph.D.*
Sophomore Seminars focus on topics of current interest in research and scholarship. They are small classes that encourage close interaction between faculty and students.
During the fall and spring semesters, sophomores earn 2 units of credit through participation in these weekly seminars. During intensive special sessions, sophomores earn 1 unit of credit. These courses emphasize active exploration of the life of the mind through a variety of classroom activities and assignments.
To encourage a relaxed interchange of information and ideas, each seminar is graded credit/no credit and limited in enrollment to 18 students.
Sophomore Seminars will be offered for the fall and spring semesters in a variety of subjects. They will also be offered during intensive special sessions. Individual topics will be indicated in the Schedule of Classes under the SSEM designation.
For further information, contact Professor Mark Kann at (213) 740-6998 or mkann@usc.edu.
Courses of Instruction
Sophomore Seminars (SSEM)
The terms indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. For the courses offered during any given term, consult the Schedule of Classes.
200 Sophomore Seminar (1-2, max 2, FaSp and Special Sessions) Special seminar courses for sophomores; limited to 18 students; topics will vary; graded CR/NC. Open to sophomores only.