This book highlights pedagogical approaches to teaching World Languages for Specific Purposes (WLSP) in the United States. Each chapter begins with an overview of a transferable skill that students acquire through the second language acquisition process. These overviews are followed by case-studies that illustrate how instructors have incorporated transferable skills in their WLSP courses in order to prepare students for the professional/academic demands of the 21st century. The book's last chapter also provides practical ...
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This book highlights pedagogical approaches to teaching World Languages for Specific Purposes (WLSP) in the United States. Each chapter begins with an overview of a transferable skill that students acquire through the second language acquisition process. These overviews are followed by case-studies that illustrate how instructors have incorporated transferable skills in their WLSP courses in order to prepare students for the professional/academic demands of the 21st century. The book's last chapter also provides practical suggestions for adjusting WLSP (as well as world language) curricula to enhance students' career-readiness skills.
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