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Working in Publishing (INST0096)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department
Information Studies
Credit value
30
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

In this team-taught module, students will learn about the functions and practical considerations of contemporary publishing professionals and the organisational structures of the companies for which they work. They will consider the praxis of literary production at each stage of a book’s development lifecycle, engaging with a spectrum of creative, legal and economic tasks which come together under the banner of Book Publishing.

By the end of this module, students will have:

  1. knowledge of the operations and roles in a contemporary publishing company, and a broad set of transferable management skills in the industryÌýÌýÌý
  2. examined all aspects of book publication in an online and offline world.ÌýÌýÌý
  3. developed a nuanced appreciation of the value of communication skills throughout the publishing chain.ÌýÌýÌý
  4. an appreciation for intellectual property and copyright.ÌýÌýÌý
  5. developed a basic understanding and ability in utilising various tools and software employed in contemporary publishing.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
52
Module leader
Dr Daniel Boswell
Who to contact for more information
ian.evans@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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