ENGL 7850X: The Future of Publishing
Overview of the past, present, and possible future of the book publishing industry. Historical analysis is integrated with hands-on, collaborative training in the skills required to shepherd books from authors to readers.
This course supports the English Department's goal to prepare students for real-world application of their training in language, linguistics, and written communication. Serving a student body that is culturally and linguistically diverse, this course affirms the department's goal to foster authentic learning and global awareness. This course supports the mission of the college by advancing its commitment to "capitalize on Brooklyn as a learning environment and a gateway to the world."
As the foundation course for the graduate Publishing Certificate, this course addresses the dramatic transformation the industry has recently undergone and examines various component fields of an industry in transition. Academic treatment is married with practical training and experiential learning. Before advancing to the focused treatment of the various aspects of the industry offered in the other certificate courses, The Future of Publishing gives students an overview of the editorial, publicity, marketing, sales, and digital components through student collaboration, guest lectures, and traditional assigned readings and discussion.
