The life of the text: genesis, production, reception
H Love
12 points * 2 hours per week * First semester * Clayton
This subject (formerly `Aims and methods of scholarly research') is a study of the theory and practice of authorship, publication, and the transmission and reception of literary texts from the earliest times to the present day.
Prescribed texts
Australian Government Publishing Service Style manual for authors, editors and printers 4th edn, AGPS
Ong W Orality and literacy Methuen
Recommended texts
Gaskell P A new introduction to bibliography OUP
Eggert P (ed.) Editing in Australia NSW UP