SIG: Workplace & ESP
Scope
The English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Special Interest Group (SIG) supports instructors, program administrators, or other MITESOL members who are interested in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and English for Occupational Purposes (EOP).
Purpose
The ESP SIG fosters the sharing of ideas, expertise, and specialized curricula among ESP practitioners to promote quality research, education, professional-development in ESP. Our aim is to promote models of excellence in ESP to MITESOL professionals.
Membership Participation
Members are encouraged to participate in the ESP SIG by:
Periodic emails designed to gather information, inform members and stimulate discussion.
At least one SIG-sponsored session at the annual MITESOL conference.
Annual general meeting and informal discussion sessions at the MITESOL conference.
Member-initiated projects and workshops.
Leadership
Elections to this position are held every two years at the MITESOL conference. Please contact the current representative if you are interested in serving in this position.
Join the SIG
Current MITESOL members can be members of multiple SIGs. To join this SIG, please contact the MITESOL membership coordinator and the SIG representative.