Structural Editing (PUBL90001)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject focuses on the structural editing of texts in a range of genres, including instructional, polemical, scholarly and narrative works. Students will learn how to analyse the reading practices characteristic of different genres, and will be given practical experience in editing texts to meet the requirements and expectations of various projected readerships. The subject will also familiarise students with protocols for effective author/editor communication and acquaint them with the ethical and legal responsibilities that govern editors' participation in the publishing process. On successfully completing this subject, students will have a sound grasp of strategies for appraising the rhetoric and structure of texts in a wide range of genres.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Possess high-level of written and oral communication skills through contribution have developed expertise in appraising, editing and commenting constructively on texts
- Understand protocols for effective communication and negotiation with authors
- Be able to outline the legal and ethical responsibilities associated with editing and publishing
- Be able to extend their understanding of the relationship between audience, genre and structure in a range of genres
Generic skills
- Develop high-level written and oral communication skills through contribution to class discussions, the completion of exercises and assignments, wide reading on issues relating to contemporary publishing, and exposure to the protocols of editorial practice
- Show a capacity for effective teamwork through group discussions, collaborative exercises and involvement in author-editor negotiations
- Acquire cultural and ethical understanding through reflection, reading and practical experience of the editor's ethical responsibilities
- Develop information technology literacy and understanding of information management through participation in computer laboratory sessions and completion of exercises and assignments
- Acquire skills in research, including the use of online as well as print-based materials in the course of exercises and assignments
- Acquire skills in time management and planning through managing workloads for recommended reading, and assessment requirements
- Develop a capacity for close critical analysis through engagement with a range of texts and critique of their structures and strategies
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUBL90002 | Editorial English |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AND
Admission into the D01LF Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing
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 |
|---|---|---|
An editing assignment
| Mid semester | 40% |
An editing assignment
| During the examination period | 50% |
Participation in editing exercises and discussion in class | Throughout the semester | 10% |
| 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
Principal coordinator Katherine Day Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total 24 hours: 1x2 hour seminar, taught weekly Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Coordinator Matt Holden Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total 24 hours: 1x2 hour seminar, taught weekly Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Additional delivery details
Students should be admitted into the Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing, Master of Publishing and Communication, Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communication (Advanced) or the Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Communication (Advanced) in order to enrol in this subject. Students admitted into other cognate graduate programs may seek approval to enrol in this subject from the course coordinator.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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Last updated: 31 January 2024