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Publishing Studies (INST0095)

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 be introduced to the field of Publishing Studies. They will learn how researchers from various disciplines seek to understand how the publishing industry works, the core theoretical frameworks for understanding the business, and how academic research can influence the direction of the industry.

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

  1. explore the histories and contexts of book and publishing cultures.听听
  2. discuss the key theories and concepts, which will provide a foundation for their Publishing MA studies.听听
  3. investigate the 'book' through a sociological, political, legal, and cultural lens.听听
  4. deploy secondary research techniques required to complete an MA dissertation.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 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
0
Module leader
Dr Simon Rowberry
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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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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