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History of Writing, Publishing & Book Trade

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of writing, publishing, and book trade. It explores the historical development of these fields, examining events and issues from ancient times to the modern era. The course covers various types of writing, the major players in the book chain, and the impact of technology on publishing and book trade. It also discusses information dissemination and transfer, equipping students with a comprehensive understanding of the information ecosystem.

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52h
Study Time
13
Weeks
4h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
WritingPublishingBook TradeInformationTechnology

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

History of Writing

2

Types of Writing Systems

3

Publishing Industry

4

Book Trade

5

Information Dissemination

6

Impact of Technology on Publishing

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Publisher

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Editor

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Librarian

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Information Manager

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Content Developer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

PublishingEducationLibrariesMediaInformation Technology

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Definition and Concept of Writing, Publishing and Book Trade

4h

Unit 1: Definition of Writing, Publishing and Book Trade

4 study hours
  • •Understand the concepts of writing, publishing, book, and book trade.
  • •Differentiate between writing and publishing.
  • •Explain the importance of information ecology.
Week
2

Module 1: Definition and Concept of Writing, Publishing and Book Trade

4h

Unit 2: The History of Writing, Publishing and Book Trade

4 study hours
  • •Explain the emergence of writing.
  • •Describe the evolution of publishing and book trade.
  • •Discuss the manuscript culture from the Greeks to the Renaissance.
Week
3

Module 2: Types of Writing

4h

Unit 1: Oral Tradition and Culture

4 study hours
  • •Trace the history of oral tradition.
  • •Understand the transition from oral tradition to written culture.
  • •Explain the role of memory and verbal utterances in ancient societies.
Week
4

Module 2: Types of Writing

4h

Unit 2: Types and Essence of Writing

4 study hours
  • •Explain the different types of writing systems.
  • •Discuss the essence of writing as a means of communication and preservation.
  • •Differentiate between pictography, ideograph, logograph, syllabary, and phonograph.
Week
5

Module 3: Writing, Publishing and Book Trade Events and Issues in Ancient Times/Transiting to Modern Times

4h

Unit 1: Printing Rights or Privileges

4 study hours
  • •Explain the early grant of printing rights and privileges.
  • •Discuss censorship by the Royal Crown.
  • •Trace the history of copyright and intellectual property.
Week
6

Module 3: Writing, Publishing and Book Trade Events and Issues in Ancient Times/Transiting to Modern Times

4h

Unit 2: Monopolies and the Suppression of Literature

4 study hours
  • •Explain the impact of monopolies and the suppression of literature.
  • •Discuss print and typesetting innovations.
  • •Analyze the role of bookstore circulation and public libraries.
Week
7

Module 4: Book Chain, Book Trade and Information and Knowledge Acquisition

4h

Unit 1: Major Players in Book Chain

4 study hours
  • •Identify the major stages involved in book trade.
  • •Identify the major players and their roles in the book value chain.
  • •Understand the importance of each player in the book production process.
Week
8

Module 4: Book Chain, Book Trade and Information and Knowledge Acquisition

4h

Unit 2: Major Sub-Sectors in Book Publishing

4 study hours
  • •Identify the different segments of publishing.
  • •Understand the characteristics of trade books, educational books, and scientific publishing.
  • •Explain the role of university presses and magazine publishing.
Week
9

Module 4: Book Chain, Book Trade and Information and Knowledge Acquisition

4h

Unit 3: Information Dissemination and Transfer

4 study hours
  • •Identify the different mediums of transferring information.
  • •Explain the concept of information dissemination and transfer.
  • •Understand the role of communication channels in spreading information.
Week
10

Module 4: Book Chain, Book Trade and Information and Knowledge Acquisition

4h

Unit 4: Effect of Technology Applications on Writing, Publishing and Book Trade

4 study hours
  • •Highlight the major changes brought by the application of ICT in publishing and book trade.
  • •Discuss the emergence of desktop publishing and self-publishing.
  • •Analyze the impact of digital prints and eBooks.
Week
11

Module 1: Definition and Concept of Writing, Publishing and Book Trade

4h

Units 1 & 2: Review of Modules 1 & 2

4 study hours
  • •Review key concepts from Modules 1 and 2.
  • •Focus on the historical development of writing, publishing and book trade.
  • •Prepare for assignments and tutor-marked assessments.
Week
12

Module 3: Writing, Publishing and Book Trade Events and Issues in Ancient Times/Transiting to Modern Times

4h

Units 1-4: Review of Modules 3 & 4

4 study hours
  • •Review key concepts from Modules 3 and 4.
  • •Focus on events, issues, book chain, and the impact of technology.
  • •Prepare for assignments and tutor-marked assessments.
Week
13

Module 4: Book Chain, Book Trade and Information and Knowledge Acquisition

4h

Units 1-4: Comprehensive Course Review

4 study hours
  • •Comprehensive course review.
  • •Focus on all key concepts and learning outcomes.
  • •Final preparation for the examination.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key events in the history of writing, publishing, and book trade (Units 2 & 6).

2

Compare and contrast different writing systems, focusing on their unique features and historical context (Units 4 & 5).

3

Develop a concept map illustrating the relationships between major players in the book chain (Unit 7).

4

Analyze case studies of censorship and its impact on literature (Unit 6).

5

Practice applying the concepts of information dissemination and transfer to real-world scenarios (Unit 9).

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