Synopses & Reviews
Language for Specific Purposes is a growth area in research and application in both academic and occupational settings. The book contains an overview of key concepts and research findings, grounded and analyzed in case studies from current teaching situations. A series of project reviews illustrate research methods, aiming to stimulate further research, and a guide to research resources is provided. In the process, teaching methods, materials, motivation, communicative language skills and subject specific requirements are discussed.
Synopsis
This book fully explicates current trends and best practices in LSP, surveying the field with critical insightful commentary and analyses. Covering course areas such as planning, implementation, assessment, pedagogy, classroom management, professional development and research, it is indispensable for teachers, researchers, students.
Synopsis
Language for Specific Purposes provides a concise history of the roots of LSP, and an analysis of the current trends in globalization, technology and applied linguistics that directly affect the learning, teaching and researching of LSP. The book provides insights into language course planning, design and implementation, assessment and evaluation, as well as issues in pedagogy, classroom management and professional development of particular interest to LSP practitioners. Another important focus of the book is research: the nature of research in LSP, typical research methods in the field, and ideas for researchable projects. Numerous case studies and lists of useful resources for further study and research make this book a rich resource, not only for graduate students planning to teach LSP, but also for professionals looking to update or extend their knowledge of the field.
About the Author
Sandra M. Gollin is Senior Lecturer in the Learning Skills Unit at the University of Western Sydney, Australia. David R. Hall is Associate Professor and Head of Department of Linguistics at MacQuarie University, Australia.
Table of Contents
PART 1: CONCEPTS AND ISSUES * A Historical and Conceptual Overview of LSP; the Roots and Branches of LSP; Different Conceptions of LSP * Key Issues Shaping the Field of LSP; the Impact of Globalization; Advances in Applied Linguistics; New Communication Technologies * PART 2: RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE: LSP IN THE CLASSROOM RESEARCH PRACTICES IN LSP: QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE APPROACHES; DISCOURSE ANALYSIS; ETHNOGRAPHY; ACTION RESEARCH * Case Studies: Applying Research to LSP Courses and Curricula; Needs Analysis; Syllabus Design; Assessment and Evaluation; Working in Inter/Multi-Disciplinary Contexts; Research-Based Materials and Methods; LSP Management and Staff Development * PART 3: CONDUCTING APPLIED RESEARCH IN LSP * Researchable Issues; Case Studies in LSP Research * PART 4: REFERENCES AND RESOURCES * Annotated Bibliography; Key Resources * References