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The Contemporary Publishing Industry (PUBL90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-PUBCOM Master of Publishing and Communications
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An industry evaluation paper
| Mid semester | 40% |
A research paper
| During the examination period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Beth Driscoll Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total 30 hours: 1x1-hour lecture and 1x2-hour seminar, taught weekly Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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.
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Last updated: 31 January 2024