Course Outline for English 19B
Intermediate Literary Journal Workshop: The Chabot Review

Effective: Fall 2021
SLO Rev: 12/08/2016
Catalog Description:

ENGL 19B - Intermediate Literary Journal Workshop: The Chabot Review

1.00 Units

Intermediate practical workshop training in running, producing, and collaborating on a literary magazine. The class will use the knowledge gained in 19A of the publishing field by putting students in a leadership position on the editorial team. Students will assume the roles of Editor-in-Chief, Fiction Editor, Poetry Editor, Design Editor, Public Relations Manager, and more.
Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 1, Prerequisite: ENGL 19A.
1501.00 - English
Letter Grade Only
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Lecture 1.00 18.00 36.00 54.00
Total 1.00 18.00 36.00 54.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. evaluate magazine format and explain the factors involved
  2. initiate publicity, call for submissions, and distribution of final product
  3. critique and review submissions
  4. perform conceptual editing and production tasks
  5. perform copy editing on manuscripts and consult with writers on their work;
  6. demonstrate independent knowledge and skill with the entire range of the printing process
  7. manage and develop the magazine's web presence using internet media.
  8. Hold a position as a senior editorial member.
  9. exhibit the ability to collaborate with staff, other senior editors, and the community to successfully produce and promote the journal.
Course Content:
This is a student-centered course. Students at the intermediate level will be supported by their instructor to lead the journal in the direction they see fit. Intermediate level students will engage in the following course content: 
  1. Students will assume senior editorial roles
    1. At the intermediate level students are to assume the positions of senior editorial team members such as Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, Design Editor, Poetry Editor, Fiction Editor, Public Relations Manager, and more. 
      1. Students in these roles will collaborate with one another to produce and advance the journals production schedule
      2. students will manage the editorial staff
  2. Methods of managing the finances of a literary journal
    1. Students will use the knowledge gained in 19a of how to network with funders to benefit the journal
    2. Students will manage the financial workings of the journal, and secure funds from private donors and grants
    3. Students will study the market for the purpose of increasing the sale of the journal to their target audience
    4. Intermediate students with consideration of the input from their staff will develop the purpose and productivity of the product they create
  3. Methods of editing
    1. Students will lead the critique of creative manuscripts and consider arguments for or against the inclusion of submissions from their staff
    2. Students will utilize editing style, formatting, and copy-editing strategies
    3. Intermediate students will review the contents of the journal several times before it is sent to the printing press. 
  4. The production of a literary journal, and promoting a literary magazine.
    1. Students will gain interest from artists in order to solicit material for the journal
    2. Students will promote and sell a literary journal
    3. Students will organize promotional events that bring artists and the community together
    4. Students will learn to consider both the customer and cost when making design decisions
    5. Students will use computer editing software to design and assemble the cover and interior of the journal
    6. Students will collaborate with a printing press to produce physical copies of the journal
    7. Students will ensure the journal is accessible on a web-based platform and that the journal is ADA compliant. 

Methods of Instruction:
  1. Hands-on Activities
  2. Lecture/Discussion
  3. Group Activities
  4. Community activities/civic engagement projects
  5. Field Trips
  6. Guest speakers
  7. Small Group Coaching
  8. One-on-one coaching
  9. Class and group discussions
  10. Verbal explanation and demonstration.
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Develop and present criteria for evaluating manuscripts
  2. Design publicity materials including a press release for the student newspaper and a flyer for the magazine release
  3. Justify contents of magazine with original manuscripts
  4. Review galley proof of magazine for typographical errors
  5. Collaborate on thematic, visual, physical design and continuity of magazine
  6. Work with writers on revision.
  7. Serve as senior editors.
  8. Manage journal web presence.
  1. Class Work
  2. Demonstration of practice and skills
  3. Final Examination or Project
  4. Class Participation
  5. Critique
  6. Group Projects
  7. Projects
  8. Assigned activities
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Student can perform basic editing, typesetting, proofreading and layout procedures
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Ginna, P (2017). What Editors Do: The Art, Craft, and Business of Book Editing (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing) (Hardcover). University of Chicago Press.
  2. Phillips, L (2015). Publish Your First Magazine (Second Edition): A Practical Guide For Wannabe Publishers (Paperback). 360 Books.
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
Intermediate, practical, workshop training in running, producing, and collaborating on a literary magazine: focusing on design and layout, selecting submissions and editing manuscripts, and maintaining a web-based presence.
Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 1, Prerequisite: ENGL 19A.
Discipline:
English*, Mass Communication*, or