This Certificate in the History of the Book and Publishing is a 30-credit, part-time undergraduate program offered at the Université de Sherbrooke's main Sherbrooke campus, with admission in the fall, winter and summer terms. It introduces students to methods of analysis in sociology and the history of the book and publishing, situating the study of books and publishing within the broader field of communication research. Coursework builds awareness of issues around the promotion and preservation of print heritage, knowledge of publishing phenomena, and understanding of the mechanisms across the production chain of any publication. Required courses cover literary and cultural studies and a reading program in book history, complemented by elective courses on topics such as the photographic book, the history of illustration, and the history of literary publishing in Quebec. It suits students preparing for research or careers in the book and publishing sector.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission follows the Université de Sherbrooke's general first-cycle admission condition set out in the Règlement des études. All admitted students must show a very good command of French, either through an exemption or by reaching CEFR level C2 (a score of at least 600 out of 699) across the four fundamental competencies (listening, reading, speaking and writing) on a test recognized by the university. The program is offered under a part-time regular course of study at the Sherbrooke campus, with admission in the fall, winter and summer terms.