Self-appointed and Self-taught? Professional Characteristics and Challenges of LSP Teachers in Hungary

Despite the growing international recognition of Languages for Specific Purposes (LSP), the role and needs of LSP teachers in Hungary remain underexplored. Based on a survey of Hungarian higher education LSP teachers, this study examines their professional characteristics and challenges. The finding...

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Elmentve itt :
Bibliográfiai részletek
Szerzők: Stötzer Andrea
Bagyura Márton
Farkas Éva
Dokumentumtípus: Cikk
Megjelent: 2025
Sorozat:ENGLISH TEACHING & LEARNING 49
Tárgyszavak:
doi:10.1007/s42321-025-00207-1

mtmt:36116665
Online Access:http://publicatio.bibl.u-szeged.hu/36628
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