Spanish for Specific Purposes in the U.S.

Spanish for Specific Purposes in the U.S: From Language Needs Analysis to Evidence-Based Curricular Design and Implementation presents a comprehensive framework for designing and implementing Spanish for Specific Purposes curricula grounded in authentic workplace communication.

The book demonstrates how Language Needs Analyses can be used to identify workplace communication demands and translate empirical findings into evidence-based curriculum design, task-based instruction, assessment, instructional technology integration, and intercultural competency development. Through studies in veterinary medicine, health care, and criminal justice, the authors illustrate systematic approaches to investigating professional communication and preparing learners for multilingual, high-stakes workplace interactions. The book also argues for centering the perspectives of Spanish-speaking communities throughout the curriculum design process to better address real-world communication needs.

Written for researchers, graduate students, language educators, curriculum designers, and field-specific professionals in areas such as veterinary medicine, health care, criminal justice, and other professional disciplines, this book provides both a theoretical foundation and practical guidance for developing rigorous, evidence-based language programs that improve professional communication across languages and cultures.