At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | The objectives of the training in publishing are to understand the different stages involved in making a book (as they relate to the host organisation), to become aware of the different problems affecting those involved in publishing (from the point of view of the authors, publishers, marketing professionals, printers) and their impact upon the print production period, but also to acquire an initial professional experience. The objectives of the book trade training consist in trialling the different skills necessary in order to carry out the role of a bookseller: knowledge of the collections, circulation and distribution channels, logistical and bibliographical tools used by booksellers, their role as a cultural agent through sales events, relationships with clients and sales techniques. At the same time, the aim is for the trainee to understand the bookseller¿s specific project, which is individual in every case. |
The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
- When the training ends the student must write a report (around 20 pages), which summarizes the training experience and the knowledge and skills acquired and assesses the experience from a critical point of view (5 pages presenting the business, 15 pages of critical synthesis on the trainee's experience). The report will be the subject of a thesis defence). The training report must be submitted at the latest on the first day of the session in which the student is registered.
- The business (publishing house/book shop) must complete an evaluation table (http://www.uclouvain.be/331619.html) relating to the service provided by the student-trainee. The final mark will be the weighted average of the two marks.
