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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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.
How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
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A structured 13-week journey through the course content
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Create a timeline of key events in book publishing history (Unit 4, Module 1).
Develop a comparative chart of different book classification systems (Unit 3, Module 1).
Outline the roles and responsibilities of book publishing professionals (Unit 1, Module 2).
Summarize the key legal concepts related to book publishing (Units 2-8, Module 5).
Practice identifying potential legal issues in sample book manuscripts (all units, Module 5).
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