Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) 2012

Language for Specific Purposes (LSP), be it English or any other languages, has been able to stimulate writings, research and discussions around the world. LSP has also helped to equip students and individuals working in the public and private sectors with the language competency required to cater to the demand in their specific fields. The interest and the requirement/need to train and to produce professionals who are fluent in the various science and technology fields prompted the Language Academy of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia to organise an international conference on language for specific purposes. This conference will be a platform for the discussion of research findings and the dissemination of information on research trends, the usage and the teaching and learning of language for specific purposes.

Below are the objectives of the seminar:

To provide a platform for the exchange of ideas, insights, research findings and expertise among LSP practitioners

To investigate LSP developments in teaching and teacher training, professional areas, communication, research and language consultancy

To align theoretical knowledge with professional practice within LSP

To strengthen collaboration between institutions of higher learning and corporate sectors and industries