Marking the 50th anniversary of The Carpenters’ debut album, a powerful new book by USC Dornsife’s Karen Tongson explores the enduring ability of the duo’s music to transcend cultural differences. [4¾ min read]
Enjoy literary discussions, readings and more at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on April 13 and 14 at USC. See the schedule of USC Dornsife faculty and alumni participating. [2 min read]
The Visions and Voices event features author Michael Ondaatje reading from ‘Warlight’ followed by a discussion with USC Dornsife Writer in Residence Geoff Dyer and an audience QnA. [1 min read]
Former California Poet Laureate and USC Dornsife Professor of English Carol Muske-Dukes selects a variety of poetic works that celebrate love, romance and passion. [6 min read]
Moving, passionate, romantic — love stories inspire us, thrill us and sometimes move us to tears. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we present five of the best, as chosen by USC Dornsife English Department Chair David St. John. [1 ¾ min read]
Thomas Gustafson of English and American studies and ethnicity at USC Dornsife shares how the stories of Los Angeles — its hopes, fears, dreams and tragedies — make the city so fascinating to study.
Los Angeles is the undisputed capital of noir. USC Dornsife faculty explore why the sunshine city inspired so much darkness.
Sure, everyone reads "To Kill a Mockingbird," but faculty members from USC Dornsife’s Department of English have updated suggestions for today’s teens. [4 min read]
The Los Angeles Press Club honors the assistant professor of English and the communication group with prestigious Southern California Journalism Awards and nominations at a gala ceremony in downtown Los Angeles.
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