International Publishing Project (PUBL90016)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2023

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Overview

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This subject involves travel to New York to undertake a five-day intensive to be taught at a New York based university. The program will involve instruction by senior figures in the US publishing industry, from established firms and the recent start-ups that are re-shaping the industry.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should have:

  • written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion;
  • an understanding of international publishing practices;
  • increased levels of cross-cultural awareness; and
  • a broad understanding of issues of key concern to the publishing and communications industry.

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;
  • 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; and
  • 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.

Last updated: 10 November 2023

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 or selection of one of the following:

  • GDA-PUBCOM Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communications (Advanced)
  • D01LF Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing
  • MC-PUBCOM Master of Publishing and Communications

Note:

An application process applies and students will be selected based on their average WAM and the contents of their application. Preference will be given to applications from students who are in their final semester of study.

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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

This subject is taught in New York City, USA, during one week in the Winter Term (June-July). Further information: https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10434

Last updated: 10 November 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A project proposal due on the final day of the intensive

  • 1000 words
End of the teaching period20%

A research paper

  • 4000 words
8 Weeks after the end of teaching80%
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 100% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 10 November 2023

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

Not available in 2023

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

 Quota

  • Enrolment is limited to 8 students. An application process applies and students will be selected based on their average WAM and the contents of their application. Preference will be given to applications from students who are in their final semester of study.



Last updated: 10 November 2023

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Off-campus study

    This subject has an overseas component

    This subject is taught intensively on location in New York. Students who wish to undertake this subject can visit http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/graduate-coursework/overseas-subjects for further information. Please consult the Faculty of Arts at arts-studentprograms@unimelb.edu.au for further information, in the semester prior.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseGraduate Diploma in Publishing and Communications (Advanced)
    CourseMaster of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing
  • Links to additional information

    http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/culture-communication

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 10 November 2023