Transferable Skills for the 21st Century Preparing Students for the Workplace Through World Languages for Specific Purposes |
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| Author:
| Dias, Rejane
Abbott, Annie
Fischer, William B.
Doyle, Michael Scott
Sommer Farias, Bruna
Vásquez, Félix S.
Wang, Haidan
Ruggiero, Diana
Zeller, Shannon
Velázquez-Castillo, Maura |
| Volume Editor:
| King Ramírez, Carmen
Lafford, Barbara A. |
| Series edited by:
| Wiseman, David |
| ISBN: | 978-0-578-45809-0 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2018 |
| Publisher: | Sabio Books LLC
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| Imprint: | Sabio Books |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $39.95 |
Book Description:
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This groundbreaking volume that redefines the role of World Languages for Specific Purposes (WLSP) in rethinking approaches to world language education in the United States to help prepare students for the 21st-century workplace. Divided into four skill-based sections (Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Intercultural Competence, and Collaboration), this volume offers case studies from leading WLSP scholars designed for practical application. Complete with section introductions and...
More DescriptionThis groundbreaking volume that redefines the role of World Languages for Specific Purposes (WLSP) in rethinking approaches to world language education in the United States to help prepare students for the 21st-century workplace. Divided into four skill-based sections (Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Intercultural Competence, and Collaboration), this volume offers case studies from leading WLSP scholars designed for practical application. Complete with section introductions and guiding questions for each chapter, the volume is ideal for professional development or use in advanced undergraduate and graduate courses.