As ESP grows in Asia, it needs to evolve practices that engage the ecologies in which it operates. Such ecologies include, on the one hand, sociolinguistic realities such as multilingualism and variation in global English(es), and, on the other hand, variable professional and academic cultures and practices in Asia. The conference theme seeks to capture the notion that through engaging these ecologies, ESP may evolve more enabling paradigms, both for individuals and for institutions.

We invite papers and workshop proposals on all aspects of ESP, from researchers, teachers, training consultants and industry professionals. In line with the theme, we would particularly encourage papers on the following:

  • English in specialised domains in ESL/EFL contexts
  • English in the professions in multilingual & multicultural contexts
  • ESP/EAP within a World Englishes paradigm
  • Sociolinguistics of work
  • Pedagogical innovations in ESP/EAP
  • The Asian context: challenges and rewards
  • EAP within academics, for academics, and by academics
  • Identity and ELT

Abstracts for papers should be no more than 300 words in length, including references. They may be in either English or Chinese. They may be submitted via LinguistList, at http://linguistlist.org/confcustom/ESPinAsia2010 , where they will have a blind review process.

Proposals for workshops may also be made via LinguistList. Please include a general overview of the topic and approach.

All proposals should be received by July 15.

Inquiries may be sent to Benedict Lin, Douglas Bell, or Derek Irwin at ESP.abstracts@nottingham.edu.cn