Studying in a professional context

Teacher(s)

Comanne Olivier;

Language

French

Main themes

The course examines the various aspects of the book supply chain. Description of the book trades. A series of visits is also organized in companies in the book industry: publisher, photoengraver, printers, wholesalers and bookshops. A group project will also aim at the implementation of a real situation related to the professional environment.

Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	To familiarize the student with the different professional activities in the book industry in which he will later do an internship, be it in publishing, bookshop or library.

Content

In this course, the book is approached from the point of view of the professionals who intervene throughout its creation and of its diffusion. The course stresses the main actors of the book chain and their specific trade: editors, photoengravers, printers, diffusers, distributors, booksellers, library. The main focus is on the French-speaking book industry with its current stakes.

Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Method : lecture for 15 hours. Group work for the 15 following hours.

Other information

None.

Faculty or entity

ELAL