Incorporating Technology into the ESP Curriculum

Special attention needs to be given to languages for specific purposes (LSP) as part of the integration of technology into language education, drawing on advancements in computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and applied linguistics on the one hand, and on the widespread use of technology in academic and professional communication on the other. This article explores how technology has changed LSP education starting from a concept of ESP focusing on learner need, uniqueness of activities and resources, and teacher and learner profiles. In light of the present ESP environment, these applications are evaluated, paying attention to the implementation's requirements and difficulties, as well as the responsibilities of instructors and learners. This article also identifies issues that require more study from an LSP viewpoint, such as the study of learning outcomes, the utilization of various technologies and learning modalities, and specialized texts, the incorporation of newly developed technology into ESP, approach to social uses.