Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

13248 (v.3) Information Studies 396 - History of the Book


Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly
 

Syllabus:

Examination of the history of books, print culture and electronic texts from the ancient world today. Covers both the technical aspects of book production and the relationship between books and culture. The effects on the final text of methods of production and physical form are emphasised along with book design, typography and illustration.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

091301 Librarianship and Information Management

Funding Cluster:

05 - Behavioural Science, Social Studies

SOLT (Online) Definitions*:

Fully Online
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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