Publishing And Book Trade

Brief Course Description:

The course covers book industry, its role in development and knowledge of trading in information products.

Course Objective:

The course is designed to enable learners understand theory and practice of publishing management and book trade.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

1. Explain what publishing is

2. Identify types of publishing

3. Explain the publishing processes

4. Identify key players in the book sector

5. Explain the development in the publishing industry and alternative publishing modes

6. Explain the processes involved in book trade

Intellectual, Practical and Transferable skills:

• Knowledge of what publishing is

• Knowledge on types of publishing

• Knowledge and skills of the publishing processes

• Knowledge of key players in the book sector

• Knowledge of the development of the publishing industry and alternative publishing modes

• Knowledge of the processes of book trade