English for specific purposes in theory and practice / edited by Diane Belcher.

Contributor(s):

Diane Belcher [editor]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Unites States of America : University of Michigan Press, c2009Description: iv, 308 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:

9780472033843

Subject(s):

ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDY

LOC classification:

PE 1128 .E47 2009

Contents:

Part1. English for academic purposes -- Part2. English for occupational purposes -- Part3. English for sociocultural purposes.

Summary: The Field of English for Specific Purposes [ESP) is among the richest areas of second language research and practice because increasing globalization and changing technologies spawn new modes of intercultural connection and new occasions for second language use. English for Specific Purposes in Theory and Practice examines this burgeoning field by presenting new research and commentary from some of the field's leading scholars." "This volume explores ESP from academic (secondary and tertiary), occupational (business, medical, and legal), and socio-cultural perspectives. Recurring motifs throughout the volume are the effects of globalization, English as a lingua franca, and the impact of migrant populations.

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Books	National University - Manila	LRC - Annex General Circulation	English and Language Studies	GC PE 1128 .E47 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	c.1	Available		NULIB000013982

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Includes index.

Part1. English for academic purposes -- Part2. English for occupational purposes -- Part3. English for sociocultural purposes.

The Field of English for Specific Purposes [ESP) is among the richest areas of second language research and practice because increasing globalization and changing technologies spawn new modes of intercultural connection and new occasions for second language use. English for Specific Purposes in Theory and Practice examines this burgeoning field by presenting new research and commentary from some of the field's leading scholars." "This volume explores ESP from academic (secondary and tertiary), occupational (business, medical, and legal), and socio-cultural perspectives. Recurring motifs throughout the volume are the effects of globalization, English as a lingua franca, and the impact of migrant populations.

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