Languages for Special Purposes
Author | : John Humbley |
Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
Total Pages | : 584 |
Release | : 2018-10-22 |
ISBN-13 | : 9783110228014 |
ISBN-10 | : 3110228017 |
Rating | : 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Download or read book Languages for Special Purposes written by John Humbley and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2018-10-22 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook gives an overview of language for special purposes (LSP) in scientific, professional and other contexts, with particular focus on teaching and training. It provides insights into research paradigms, theories and methods while also highlighting the practical use of LSPs in concrete discourse situations. The volume is transdisciplinary oriented with a firm basis in the language sciences, including terminology, knowledge transfer, multilingual and cross-cultural exchange.