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The Contemporary Publishing Industry (PUBL90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject provides an overview of the major factors affecting the local and global production, marketing and distribution of books, magazines and electronic publications. It considers the impact of political, social and economic conditions, technological changes, and changing industry practices. Students will gain a critical understanding of professional practices and current issues in various sectors of the industry in the context of global developments.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Have been introduced to standard general practices across book, magazine and online publishing
- Have been introduced to the roles and responsibilities of editors, agents, designers and marketing and distribution.
Generic skills
Students who have successfully completed this subject should:
- Acquire high-level written and oral communication skills through contribution to class discussions and the completion of assignments
- Have a capacity for effective teamwork through group discussions and peer review
- Develop cultural and ethical understanding through reflection and reading on the role of the publishing industry in a range of different national and cultural contexts
- Develop skills in research through the preparation of class papers and assignments, including the use of online as well as print-based materials
- Develop skills in time management and planning through managing workloads for recommended reading, tutorial presentations and assessment requirements
- Acquire a capacity for critical thinking through the use of readings and discussion to develop a critique of received wisdom about the cultural, social and political significance of the publishing industry
- Develop a capacity for theoretical analysis through engagement with a range of texts that offer innovative perspectives on publishing as a component of the wider field of cultural practices.
Last updated: 2 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-PUBCOM Master of Publishing and Communications
- GCA-PUBCOM Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Communications (Advanced)
- GDA-PUBCOM Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communications (Advanced)
- D01LF Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing
- MC-JOURN Master of Journalism
- MC-INTJOUR Master of International Journalism
OR
Head of Program approval is required for enrolment by Community Access Program (CAP), Inbound Exchange/Study Abroad or Incoming Cross-institutional students.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 2 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An industry evaluation paper
| Mid semester | 35% |
In-class Activity (up to 500 words)
| Mid semester | 10% |
A research paper
| During the examination period | 55% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 2 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Fiannuala Morgan Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours: 1x1-hour lecture and 1x2-hour seminar, taught weekly Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 2 February 2024
Further information
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Students enrolled in a cognate postgraduate program may seek approval from the course coordinator to undertake this subject.
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Last updated: 2 February 2024