ENH2290

Authorship and publishing

(ART)

H Love

8 points + 2.5 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton

Synopsis: Synopsis This subject (formerly Publishing in Australia) explores the social and professional conditions under which works of literature are written and brought into the public domain and the nature of the professional work of authors, agents, editors and publishers. It will deal with practical as well as theoretical and historical aspects. Attention will be given to such related topics as copyright, censorship and patronage. It may be taken by itself or together with ENH2050/3050. The reader in history which covers the complementary topic of reception.

Assessment: Short exercise (1500 words): 20% + Seminar report (20 minutes; 1000 words): 20% + Essay or practical exercise (2500 words): 30% + Class test (1.5 hours): 30%