Routledge research in English for specific purposes
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; 2 Approaches to identifying specialised vocabulary for ESP; 3 The role and value of word list research for ESP; 4 Multi-word units and metaphor in ESP; 5 Specialised vocabulary in secondary school/Middle School; 6 Pre-university, undergraduate and postgraduate vocabulary; 7 Specialised vocabulary research and the professions; 8 Vocabulary in the trades; 9 Vocabulary research and ESP: curriculum, classroom tasks and materials design and testing; 10 Future directions and conclusion; Appendix 1.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"This volume provides an important contribution to the study of vocabulary and its relationship to English for Specific Purposes (ESP) research and teaching. Focussing on quantitative and qualitative approaches, this book draws on a wide range of literature to explores key issues that include: how to identify and categorise specialised vocabulary; and the role and value of word list research in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and ESP. This book features: An analysis of material in a range of different contexts that include secondary school education, pre-university and university-based education, professional and occupational ESP, and the trades. Inclusion of many examples of specialised vocabulary from research in Aotearoa/New Zealand and from many other areas in the world. A review of the application of vocabulary research to professional and pedagogical practice. Suggestions for future directions for research. Written by a leading researcher, Vocabulary and English for Specific Purposes Research provides key reading for those working in this area."--Provided by publisher.
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Vocabulary and English for specific purposes research.
International Standard Book Number
9781138963139
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
English language-- Business English-- Study and teaching.
English language-- Study and teaching-- Foreign speakers.
English language-- Technical English-- Study and teaching.
Vocabulary-- Study and teaching (Higher)
English language-- Business English-- Study and teaching.
English language-- Study and teaching-- Foreign speakers.
English language-- Technical English-- Study and teaching.