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MAC423Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Book Publishing and the Law

This course introduces undergraduate students to the world of book publishing and the legal frameworks governing it. It explores the definition, objectives, types, and history of book publishing, as well as the roles of various professionals involved. The course also covers manuscript acquisition, assessment, editing, design, production, sales strategies, and the impact of ICT, while emphasizing the importance of copyright and other relevant laws.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Book PublishingCopyright LawManuscriptSales StrategiesBook Design

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
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Definition of Publishing

2

Types of Books

3

Book Classification

4

History of Book Publishing

5

Professionals in Book Publishing

6

Economics of Book 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

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Editor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Publisher

Apply your skills in this growing field

Author

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Book Designer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Marketing Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Publishing HousesPrinting CompaniesMedia OrganizationsBookstoresLibraries

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Book Publishing

2h

Unit 1: Definition and Objectives of Publishing

2 study hours
  • Read Unit 1: Definition of Publishing, objectives of publishing, types of publishing.
  • Understand the publishing process.
Week
2

Module 1: Book Publishing

2h

Unit 2: Books and Types of Books

2 study hours
  • Read Unit 2: Definition of books, types of books, and the structure of a book.
  • Identify different types of books and their characteristics.
Week
3

Module 1: Book Publishing

2h

Unit 3: Book Classification

2 study hours
  • Read Unit 3: Book classification systems.
  • Understand the functions of book classification.
Week
4

Module 1: Book Publishing

2h

Unit 4: History of Book Publishing

2 study hours
  • Read Unit 4: History of book publishing.
  • Discuss the evolution of books and their impact on development.
Week
5

Module 1: Book Publishing

2h

Unit 5: Book Publishing Houses

2 study hours
  • Read Unit 5: Book publishing in Nigeria.
  • Discuss the departments of book publishing houses.
Week
6

Module 2: Professionals in Book Publishing

2h

Unit 1: Professionals in Book Publishing

2 study hours
  • Read Unit 1: Professionals in Book Publishing.
  • Discuss the roles of professionals in book publishing.
Week
7

Module 2: Professionals in Book Publishing

3h

Unit 3: Economics of Book Publishing

3 study hours
  • Read Unit 3: Economics of Book Publishing.
  • Understand cost and income considerations in book publishing.
Week
8

Module 2: Professionals in Book Publishing

2h

Unit 4: Training the Requisite Personnel

2 study hours
  • Read Unit 4: Training the Requisite Personnel.
  • Discuss the role of APNET in personnel training.
Week
9

Module 2: Professionals in Book Publishing

2h

Unit 5: Challenges in Book Publishing

2 study hours
  • Read Unit 5: Challenges in Book Publishing.
  • Discuss the challenges facing book publishing in Nigeria.
Week
10

Module 3: Book Publishing Procedure

2h

Unit 1: Writing Books for Publication

2 study hours
  • Read Unit 1: Writing Books for Publication.
  • Understand the process of writing books for publication.
Week
11

Module 3: Book Publishing Procedure

2h

Unit 2: Manuscript Acquisition and Assessment

2 study hours
  • Read Unit 2: Manuscript Acquisition and Assessment.
  • Understand the process of manuscript assessment and acquisition.
Week
12

Module 3: Book Publishing Procedure

6h

Unit 3: Book Editing

3 study hours
  • Read Unit 3: Book Editing and Unit 4: Book Design and Layout.
  • Understand the process of book editing, design and layout.

Unit 4: Book Design and Layout

3 study hours
  • Understand the process of book design and layout.
Week
13

Module 3: Book Publishing Procedure

2h

Unit 5: Book Indexing and Production

2 study hours
  • Read Unit 5: Book Indexing and Production.
  • Understand the process of book indexing and production.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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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 book publishing history (Unit 4, Module 1).

2

Develop a comparative chart of different book classification systems (Unit 3, Module 1).

3

Outline the roles and responsibilities of book publishing professionals (Unit 1, Module 2).

4

Summarize the key legal concepts related to book publishing (Units 2-8, Module 5).

5

Practice identifying potential legal issues in sample book manuscripts (all units, Module 5).

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