Introduction To Publishing

Introduction to Publishing is taught by guest instructors from the field of publishing. It will introduce you to the economic, legal, and social factors that influence which texts are published and how those texts circulate. You will consider publishing from a range of perspectives, including authors, editors, and the publishers themselves, and think about the role of publishing in disseminating culture and information. This course combines theoretical and practical approaches. You will learn how literary productions are shaped by figures and forces beyond the author. You will also consider how the skills you learn as English students relate to various roles in the field of publishing, whether as an author, an editor, a publicist, or a marketing professional. Although this course will consider a range of different types of publishing, it will pay specific attention to contemporary Singapore.