Languages for Special Purposes: An International Handbook (Handbücher Zur Sprach- Und Kommunikationswissenschaft/Handbooks of Linguistics and Communication Science) (de Gruyter Reference)

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. "This handbook gives an overview of language for special purposes (LSP) in scientific, professional and other contexts. 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"-- Provided by publisher