Introduction
This module examines the present state and developing trends in the Singaporean publishing industry. Emphasis will be placed on book publishing in various languages and the specific business dynamics for each, in addition to Singaporean policy governing the book trade. Attention will also be given to the greater realities of publishing in SE Asia and to the post-colonial context of Singapore as a hub of Anglophone literature in Asia.
The course is part of:
- Graduate Certificate in Publishing
- FlexiMasters in Publishing
- Demonstrate an awareness of the present conditions of publishing in Singapore
- Develop the ability to apply humanities research and research methods to publishing
- Develop an appreciation of the particularity, diversity and range of publishing opportunities in SE Asia and the world from both a theoretical and practical perspective
2. Publishing in SE Asia
3. Post-colonial theory
Standard Course Fee: S$1080.00
SSG Funding Support | Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes | ||
Fee BEFORE funding & GST | Fee AFTER funding & 8% GST | ||
Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding) | s$1,000.00 | S$324.00 | |
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | S$124.00 | ||
SCs aged ≥ 40 years old |
• NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
COURSE TITLE | ACADEMIC UNIT |
CET100 Professional Communication: Essentials | 1 |
CET101 Professional Communication: Interpersonal skills | 1 |
CET102 Professional Communication: Speaking skills | 1 |
CET113 Understanding the creative industries | 1 |
CET114 Writing and research for the creative industries | 1 |
CET115 Writing for the creative industries II | 1 |
CET116 Introduction to Contemporary Publishing | 1 |
CET117 Publishing in Contemporary Singapore | 1 |
CET118 Editorial Functions and Strategies | 1 |
CET119 Technology and Electronic Publishing | 1 |
CET120 Marketing and Sales | 1 |
CET121 Book Editing | 1 |
CET122 Magazine Editing | 1 |
CET123 Copy Editing | 1 |
CET124 Editorial Theory and Practice | 1 |
TI6113 Creative Writing and Literature Translation | 1 |
CET150 Author Branding | 1 |
CET151 Literary Publishing | 1 |
CET152 Book Manuscript Workshop I | 1 |
CET153 Book Manuscript Workshop II | 1 |
Listed courses are:
- Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Publishing (total 9AU) and FlexiMasters in Publishing (total 15AU)
- SSG funded and SkillsFuture Credit approved