The Contemporary Publishing Industry (PUBL90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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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 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 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: 31 January 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
An industry evaluation paper
| Mid semester | 40% |
A research paper
| During the examination period | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of (or at least) 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures, in person or via online delivery. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. (Complete not less than 50% of word count) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Caitlin Parker 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 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
Email: parker.c1@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Last updated: 31 January 2024