Digital mediation in ESP genres

Christoph A. Hafner; Simon Harrison; Wing Yee Jenifer Ho; Becky S.C. Kwan

doi:10.1016/j.esp.2023.03.002

Digital mediation in ESP genres

Christoph A. Hafner
, Simon Harrison
, Wing Yee Jenifer Ho
, Becky S.C. Kwan

Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review

17 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

This editorial introduces the virtual special issue on digital mediation in ESP genres, bringing together a number of studies presented at LSPPC6: the 6th International Conference of the Asia–Pacific LSP and Professional Communication Association, held in collaboration with the International Society for Gesture Studies - Hong Kong Hub and organized by the Department of English, City University of Hong Kong. The editorial examines: 1) theoretical issues raised by digital mediation, especially with respect to genre theory; 2) communicative practices in digital contexts, expanding the range of descriptions of ESP genres; and 3) implications for ESP pedagogy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	115-122
Number of pages	8
Journal	English for Specific Purposes
Volume	71
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esp.2023.03.002
Publication status	Published - Jul 2023
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Digital genres
English for academic purposes
English for business
Genre analysis
Professional communication

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Language and Linguistics
Education
Linguistics and Language

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