,AIS3702 ASSIGNMENT 05 2026
MEMO
PRACTICAL SUBJECT ORGANIZATION
DUE DATE: 31 AUGUST 2026
SECTION A:
QUESTION 1
Authority:
Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index, 23rd edition (DDC 23) is used as the
authoritative source for all classification decisions. The classification process follows the
DDC 23 schedules, tables, notes, instructions and number-building provisions.
1.1 Comedy television shows
Subject analysis
The dominant subject is television programmes, with comedy identifying the particular
genre. The subject should therefore be classified with television programmes rather
than under general literature, drama or the performing arts.
Relevant DDC 23 schedule
DDC 23 places television programmes under 791.45 – Television. The schedule provides
for the classification of television as a form of public performance and entertainment.
Number construction
, The relevant notation is:
791.45
791 – Public performances
.45 – Television
Since the subject specifically concerns comedy television shows and no further notation
is required to express the comedy genre at this level, 791.45 provides the appropriate
classification.
Final classification
791.45 – Comedy television shows
1.2 Description of hotels in London in English drama of the 19th century
Subject analysis
The principal discipline is English literature, with the specific literary form being drama.
The work is further limited to the 19th century, concerns the subject hotels, and
specifies the geographical location as London.
English drama
DDC 23 places English literature at 820 and English drama at:
822 – English drama
The nineteenth-century period is represented by the appropriate chronological notation:
822 + 5 = 822.5
MEMO
PRACTICAL SUBJECT ORGANIZATION
DUE DATE: 31 AUGUST 2026
SECTION A:
QUESTION 1
Authority:
Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index, 23rd edition (DDC 23) is used as the
authoritative source for all classification decisions. The classification process follows the
DDC 23 schedules, tables, notes, instructions and number-building provisions.
1.1 Comedy television shows
Subject analysis
The dominant subject is television programmes, with comedy identifying the particular
genre. The subject should therefore be classified with television programmes rather
than under general literature, drama or the performing arts.
Relevant DDC 23 schedule
DDC 23 places television programmes under 791.45 – Television. The schedule provides
for the classification of television as a form of public performance and entertainment.
Number construction
, The relevant notation is:
791.45
791 – Public performances
.45 – Television
Since the subject specifically concerns comedy television shows and no further notation
is required to express the comedy genre at this level, 791.45 provides the appropriate
classification.
Final classification
791.45 – Comedy television shows
1.2 Description of hotels in London in English drama of the 19th century
Subject analysis
The principal discipline is English literature, with the specific literary form being drama.
The work is further limited to the 19th century, concerns the subject hotels, and
specifies the geographical location as London.
English drama
DDC 23 places English literature at 820 and English drama at:
822 – English drama
The nineteenth-century period is represented by the appropriate chronological notation:
822 + 5 = 822.5
