The Contemporary Publishing Industry

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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• have an extensive understanding of the appropriate and accurate use of English, both in textual editing and in communication with authors;
• have been introduced to standard publishing protocols for establishing consistency of usage and conformity with house styles, using both manual and digital methods;
• have developed an understanding of the process of language change and its implications for editorial practice;
• be familiar with the roles and responsibilities of editors and publishers at each stage of the publishing process.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• 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;
• 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.