PUB5001

History of publishing and the impact of the book

John Arnold

8 or 12 points
* One 2-hour seminar per week
* First semester
* City

Objectives Students should develop an understanding of the importance of the book in cultural development, and of publishing as a form of communication integral to the discipline of the humanities. This subject will develop a critical awareness of the forms of publishing and the culture of the book and introduce students to the publishing industry in Australia both past and present. Students will be introduced to research initiatives and methods in the culture and the history of the book in Australia.

Synopsis as for PUB4001

Assessment (8 points) Practical exercises: 30%
* Field exercise (1500 words): 20%
* Review paper (4000 words): 50%
Assessment (12 points) Practical exercises: 20%
* Field exercise (1500 words): 20%
* Review paper (4000 words): 40%
* Research exercise (2500-3000 words): 20%

Preliminary reading

As for PUB4001