Digital Humanities

Be ready to discuss the following questions:

1. How do Digital Humanities (DH) methodologies enhance the study and application of Languages for Specific Purposes (LSP)?

2. In what ways has digital technology transformed the field of LSP, particularly in areas like corpus analysis, text mining, and machine translation?

3. What are the key challenges of integrating LSP with Digital Humanities tools, and how can these challenges be addressed?

4. How does the interdisciplinary nature of Digital Humanities contribute to the development of LSP-focused research? Can you provide examples of successful interdisciplinary projects?

5. What role do digital archives and databases play in preserving and disseminating specialized language resources?

6. How does the use of specialized vocabulary in LSP impact communication within specific fields such as law, medicine, and engineering? How can digital tools assist in managing this vocabulary?

7. Discuss the importance of audience awareness in LSP and how digital platforms can help tailor communication to different audiences.

8. What ethical considerations arise when using digital tools to analyze and process language for specific purposes?

9. How can digital tools enhance the teaching and learning of LSP in academic and professional settings?

10. What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of using machine translation in LSP contexts?

11. In what ways can Digital Humanities projects support the documentation and preservation of languages for specific purposes, especially those used by minority or endangered communities?

12. How do digital visualization tools contribute to the understanding and analysis of specialized texts in LSP?

13. What are the implications of using digital tools for linguistic research in specialized fields, such as for legal or medical terminology?

14. How can digital humanities methods be applied to create more effective language learning resources for specific purposes?

15. Discuss the future of LSP in the context of Digital Humanities. How might emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data further impact this field?

Recommended reading

• Juan, N., & Laborda, J. (2014). Languages for Specific Purposes in the Digital Era.
  Educational Technology & Society, 17, 359-361.

  • Description: This book review discusses the integration of digital tools in LSP, covering topics like computer-assisted language learning, corpus-based applications, and natural language processing.

• Mamakou, I. (2009). Project-Based Instruction for ESP in Higher Education.

  • Description: The paper explores how project-based learning, enhanced by electronic platforms, can improve the teaching and learning of LSP in higher education.

• Rodgers, O., & Dhonnchadha, L. N. (2018). Digital Video Creation in the LSP Classroom.
  The EuroCALL Review.

  • Description: This study examines the effectiveness of digital video creation as a pedagogical tool in LSP classrooms, highlighting its impact on language skills and professional competencies.

• Corino, E., & Onesti, C. (2019). Data-Driven Learning: A Scaffolding Methodology for CLIL and LSP Teaching and Learning.
  Frontiers in Education.

  • Description: The paper discusses the use of data-driven learning (DDL) as a scaffolding method to support LSP and CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) environments.

• Tame, P. (1997). Issues in Languages for Specific Purposes: Theoretical Approaches and Practical Applications.
  Journal of French Language Studies, 7, 233-234.

  • Description: This book provides insights into the theoretical foundations and practical applications of LSP, with a focus on course design and language proficiency testing.

• Gustafsson, M. (2011). Academic Literacies Approaches for Facilitating Language for Specific Purposes.
  Iberica, 22, 101-122.

  • Description: The paper suggests a framework for integrating LSP with disciplinary learning to promote academic literacy in higher education.

• Szabó, I. (2023). Digital Learning Materials in Teaching Languages for Special Purposes in Higher Education in QuILL Project.
  E-methodology.

  • Description: The paper highlights the QuILL project, which provides open educational resources and training for language lecturers teaching LSP, emphasizing the role of digital tools in language education.

• Davies, A. (2001). The Logic of Testing Languages for Specific Purposes.
  Language Testing, 18, 133-147.

  • Description: This article explores the theoretical and practical challenges of testing LSP, focusing on linguistic and psychometric principles.

• Macià, E. A. (2012). The Role of Technology in Teaching Languages for Specific Purposes Courses.
  The Modern Language Journal, 96, 89-104.

  • Description: The paper examines how technology has transformed LSP teaching, particularly through computer-assisted language learning and corpus-based methods.

• Necheporuk, Y. (2022). Language for Specific Purposes: Peculiarities of Historic Development.
  Collection of Scientific Papers of Uman State Pedagogical University.

  • Description: The article provides a historical analysis of LSP, discussing how technological and informational changes have influenced its development.

• Czeczulin, A., & Greydak, C. (2020). Language for a Specific Purpose: Business Russian.
  Global Business Languages, 20.

  • Description: This essay discusses the integration of Business Russian into the classroom and its application in real-world research, highlighting the importance of specialized language skills.

• Dlaska, A. (1999). Suggestions for a Subject-Specific Approach in Teaching Foreign Languages to Engineering and Science Students.
  System, 27, 401-417.

  • Description: The paper advocates for a subject-specific approach to LSP teaching in engineering and science, emphasizing the need for skill-oriented and learner-centered methodologies.

• Guseva, L. V., et al. (2019). Digital Humanities: The Possibility of Using Intelligent Learning Systems in Teaching Foreign Languages.

  • Description: The article explores the potential of intelligent learning systems in foreign language education, particularly within the context of digital humanities.

• Gogora, A. (2018). Philosophy and Digital Humanities in Slovakia - Problem of Digital Textual Resources.
  Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina.

  • Description: This paper discusses the challenges and opportunities of integrating digital humanities methodologies in the study of philosophy and other humanities disciplines.

• Tardy, C. (2012). Language for Specific Purposes Research Methods.

  • Description: The paper provides an overview of research methods used in LSP studies, including qualitative and quantitative analyses.

• Huckin, T. (2003). Specificity in LSP.
  Iberica, 5, 3-18.

  • Description: This paper discusses the debate over the level of specificity required in LSP teaching, arguing for a balance between student-centered and teacher-centered approaches.

• Neville, D., & Britt, D. (2007). A Problem-Based Learning Approach to Integrating Foreign Language Into Engineering.
  Foreign Language Annals, 40, 226-246.

  • Description: The paper explores the integration of problem-based learning and LSP in engineering education, highlighting the benefits of combining technical and language skills.

• Czellér, M., & Nagy-Bodnár, K. (2019). Beyond the Language Class.
  Professional Competencies in Language Learning and Teaching.

  • Description: The paper discusses the challenges of teaching LSP in multinational companies, emphasizing the importance of digital materials and vocabulary development.

• Rackevičienė, S., Janulevičienė, V., & Mockienė, L. (2019). Circumnavigating Non-Equivalence in Legal Languages: A Trilingual Case Study of Generic-Specific Concepts and Terms.
  Journal of Teaching English for Specific and Academic Purposes.

  • Description: The paper analyzes the challenges of translating legal terminology across different languages, focusing on the importance of understanding conceptual and terminological equivalence in LSP.

• Banditvilai, C. (2016). Enhancing Students' Language Skills Through Blended Learning.
  Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 14, 220-229.

  • Description: This case study examines the effectiveness of blended learning in enhancing language skills and learner autonomy in an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) class.