The Evolution of Languages for Specific Purposes in the United States

The development of languages for specific purposes in the US is traced. A rationale for the place of these languages within the foreign language curriculum is presented, and an assessment of its research base is offered.

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Published in:The Modern language journal (Boulder, Colo.) Colo.), 1991-07, Vol.75 (2), p.181-195
Main Authors: GROSSE, CHRISTINE UBER, VOGHT, GEOFFREY M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business
Business development
Curricula
Foreign language curricula
International education
Language
Languages
Nonnative languages
Second language learning
Vocational education
World language instruction
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Summary:The development of languages for specific purposes in the US is traced. A rationale for the place of these languages within the foreign language curriculum is presented, and an assessment of its research base is offered.
ISSN:0026-7902
1540-4781
DOI:10.1111/j.1540-4781.1991.tb05349.x