Science and the Publishing Industry (HPSC0044)

Science involves extraordinary amounts of publishing. How does publishing work? How does publishing shape science communication? How is science publishing a global business and a local activity? This module investigates publishing as a process (who is involved? what are the parts of this complex business?). It also investigates the anthropology and STS of publishing (how is power distributed in the publishing industry? how do scientists control publishing? how are scientists controlled by it?). Topics discussed include: peer-review journals, popular science publishing, book publishing, textbooks, and related consumer goods. In recent years, changes in the industry have been nothing short of revolutionary: open access, print-on-demand, tablet reading, data-mining, and so much more. We examine these changes. The module includes a deliberate careers focus, with opportunities to meet professionals in the industry. Assessment focuses on practical projects associated with the creation of real publications. No prerequisites.

Hebrew and Jewish Studies|Linguistics|Middle Eastern Languages and Cultural Studies|Other Asian Languages and Cultural Studies

Term 1 only. 



Higher Intermediate Modern Hebrew will enable to students to express themselves fluently in Modern Hebrew, as well as to read Israeli...

Modern Hebrew-Higher Intermediate A (HEBR0026)

Term 1 only. 



Higher Intermediate Modern Hebrew will enable to students to express themselves fluently in Modern Hebrew, as well as to read Israeli newspapers and literature. The following areas will be covered in the module:

• Reading comprehension

• Writing skills

• Conversation skills, through class discussions of a variety of topics

• Listening comprehension

• Modern Hebrew grammar, concentrating on the full range of Hebrew verbal forms

This module is equivalent to Ulpan level 3. The textbooks used will be ‘Succeed in Hebrew’ (Lehatzliach be-Ivrit) part 3, and ‘Grammar Exercises – The Verb’ (Targiley Dikduk – Ha-Poal). Students will be expected to use a Hebrew/English English/Hebrew dictionary as well as verb tables. They will be encouraged to use the facilities of the UCL Language Centre.