Language for Specific Purposes
by Gollin-Kies, Sandra; Moore, Stephen H.; Hall, David R.Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2015-08-26
Publisher(s): Palgrave Macmillan
Other versions by this Author
-
This Item Qualifies for Free Shipping!*
*Excludes marketplace orders.
List Price: $41.99
Buy New
Arriving Soon. Will ship when available.
$39.99
Rent Textbook
Select for Price
Rent Digital
$46.80
Used Textbook
We're Sorry
Sold Out
How Marketplace Works:
- This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
- Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
- Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
- Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
- Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.
Summary
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.
Author Biography
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 * * *
An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.
This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.
By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.
Digital License
You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.
More details can be found here.
A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.
Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.
Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.