Language for specific purposes Language for Specific Purposes provides a concise history of the roots of LSP and an analysis of the current trends in globalization technology and applied linguistics that directly affect the learning teaching and researching of LSP. The book provides insights into language course planning design and implementation assessment and evaluation as well as issues in pedagogy classroom management and professional development of particular interest to LSP practitioners. Another important focus of the book is research: the nature of research in LSP typical research methods in the field and ideas for researchable projects. Numerous case studies and lists of useful resources for further study and research make this book a rich resource not only for graduate students planning to teach LSP but also for professionals looking to update or extend their knowledge of the field Machine generated contents note: Introduction PART I: CONCEPTS AND ISSUES 1. Historical and Conceptual Overview of LSP 2. Key Trends Affecting Learning Teaching and Researching LSP 3. LSP in the 21st century: At the Intersection of Globalisation Technology and Applied Linguistics PART II: LSP IN THE CLASSROOM 4. Course Planning 5. Course Design and Implementation 6. Measuring LSP Learning and Course Effectiveness 7. Inter disciplinary and Multi disciplinary Contexts 8. LSP and Methodology Pedagogy 9. LSP Classroom Management and Professional Development PART III: CONDUCTING APPLIED RESEARCH IN LSP 10. Research Practices in LSP 11. Case Studies in LSP Research 12. Researchable Projects PART IV: RESOURCES 13. Key Sources