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Tag Archives: ESP
Looking at Communication Through a Leadership Lens
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! I have recently been looking at the world through a lens of leadership. As I view people communicating, I adapt the classic research question of “What is going on here?” (See the “thick description” of Geertz) into … Continue reading
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The Importance of Collaborations in ESP
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! In The Handbook of English for Specific Purposes (2012), Johns asks an important question: “What will the future of ESP bring?” (p. 18). In regard to the role of the researcher, which is of particular interest to … Continue reading
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Tagged as English for Specific Purposes, ESP, esp leadership, esp resources, evergreen, Kevin Knight, law english
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The Need for ESPers to Enhance Their Leadership Skills
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! Have you ever thought about how ESP and leadership are related? In my mind, they are clearly connected through the concept of “buy in.” However, I am looking at ESP from an EOP/EOS (English for occupational purposes/English … Continue reading
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Yinghuei Chen on the ESP Conference for Greater China
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! At the IS Leaders’ Workshop at TESOL 2012, a photo was taken of the immediate past chair (Kevin Knight), the chair (Najma Janjua), and the chair-elect (Yinghuei Chen) of the ESP Interest Section of TESOL. Najma aptly referred … Continue reading
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Tagged as Asia ESP, ESP, esp conference, ESPIS, evergreen, Kevin Knight, principled ESP
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Global Resources in ESP: Kickstarter!
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! At Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) in Chiba, Japan, I have been fortunate to be able to create and teach courses that focus on the following subjects: business communication, business strategy, business management, marketing, business creation, … Continue reading
Global Resources in ESP: A Post-College Exam in the US
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! The recent news about the post-college exam in the United States has caused me to think about how we can best prepare our students for employment. Here are links to two articles on the post-college exam: MSN … Continue reading
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Global Resources in ESP: Free Research From the University of California
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! I am always on the lookout for free resources that I can share with other ESPers. That is why I was especially pleased to read about the decision of the University of California to open its research … Continue reading
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Tagged as English for Specific Purposes, English for Specific Purposes Interest Section, ESP, Kevin Knight, research
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Global Resources in ESP: A New Book on Professional Communication in Healthcare
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! If you are engaged in English for medical purposes (EMP), then the following publication should be of interest to you. Candlin, S., & Roger, P. (2013). Communication and professional relationships in healthcare practice. Sheffield, England: Equinox. According … Continue reading
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Global Resources in ESP: Teacher-Training in ESP Best Practices
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! I received an e-mail recently from a TESOL ESPer conducting teacher-training in ESP best practices. I assume that some of you may be doing the same. In this regard, you may find the following resources to be … Continue reading
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Global Resources in ESP: Two books on Professional Communication
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! I am more excited than ever about the future of ESP because there is a growing need worldwide for communication skills in professional and academic settings. At TESOL 2013, I came across a wonderful book at the … Continue reading