TY - BOOK AU - Bhatia,V.K. AU - Bremner,Stephen TI - The Routledge handbook of language and professional communication T2 - Routledge handbooks in applied linguistics SN - 9780415676199 U1 - 302.2/071 PY - 2014/// CY - Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, New York, NY PB - Routledge KW - Communication KW - Study and teaching KW - Language and language KW - LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / General N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - "The Routledge Handbook of Language and Professional Communication provides a timely overview of the field of professional communication with a clear focus on language. Encompassing a wide range of approaches, the Handbook presents an intergrated approach to professional communication, covers the development of the field and looks to possible future directions. With cutting-edge contributions from leading international researchers and interviews with professionals from the fields studied, the Handbook is a vital resource for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers in applied linguistics and professional communication"--; The Routledge Handbook of Language and Professional Communication provides a broad coverage of the key areas where language and professional communication intersect and gives a comprehensive account of the field. The four main sections of the Handbook cover: Approaches to Professional Communication Practice Acquisition of Professional Competence Views from the Professions This invaluable reference book incorporates not only an historical view of the field, but also looks to possible future developments. Contributions from international scholars and practitioners, focusing on specific issues, explore the major approaches to professional communication and bring into focus recent research. This is the first handbook of language and professional communication to account for both pedagogic and practitioner perspectives and as such is an essential reference for postgraduate students and those researching and working in the areas of applied linguistics and professional communication UR - https://uowd.box.com/s/02a1atjudigo87adbco1r0l77npmrf97 ER -