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The Contemporary Publishing Industry (PUBL90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: davismr@unimelb.edu.au
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; and
- 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 will:
- 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 onthe 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; and
- 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: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A 2,000-word industry evaluation paper (40%), due mid-semester.
- A 3,000-word research paper (60%), due during the examination period.
- Hurdle: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Mark Davis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours: 1x1-hour lecture and 1x2-hour seminar, taught weekly Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Email: davismr@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available.
- Subject notes
Students enrolled in a cognate postgraduate program may seek approval from the course coordinator to undertake this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) Course Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing Course Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) Course Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Editing and Communications) Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Journalism Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Publishing and Communications Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Journalism Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Journalism Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Publishing and Communications Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Publishing and Communications - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022