World Languages Collaborative Podcast

Episode 21 (Season 3: Ep. 2): Languages for Specific Purposes and Career Readiness with Dr. Darcy Lear

March 15, 2024 Dr. Grant Gearhart Season 3 Episode 2
Episode 21 (Season 3: Ep. 2): Languages for Specific Purposes and Career Readiness with Dr. Darcy Lear
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World Languages Collaborative Podcast
Episode 21 (Season 3: Ep. 2): Languages for Specific Purposes and Career Readiness with Dr. Darcy Lear
Mar 15, 2024 Season 3 Episode 2
Dr. Grant Gearhart

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Darcy Lear, a Lecturer at the University of Chicago, whose expertise in foreign and second language education is truly exceptional. Dr. Lear holds a PhD from the Ohio State University and an MA from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her dedication to languages for specific purposes (LSP) is evident through her teaching, publications, and presentations, including courses like "Spanish for the Professions" and "Spanish for Public Interest Law in the U.S."

Dr. Lear's contributions to the field are remarkable, with books such as Integrating Career Preparation into Language Courses and the introductory Spanish textbook Conéctate, which she co-authored with Grant Goodall.

Today, we delve into the fascinating intersection of LSP and career readiness, exploring how instructors can seamlessly integrate these elements into language curriculum. Join us as we unravel the importance of preparing students for real-world language use and equipping them with the skills they need to thrive in diverse professional settings.

So grab your headphones and get ready to enhance your understanding of Languages for Specific Purposes and Career Readiness with Dr. Darcy Lear. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

BONUS: Check out Darcy's excellent Letter of Recommendation resource here!

Show Notes

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Darcy Lear, a Lecturer at the University of Chicago, whose expertise in foreign and second language education is truly exceptional. Dr. Lear holds a PhD from the Ohio State University and an MA from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her dedication to languages for specific purposes (LSP) is evident through her teaching, publications, and presentations, including courses like "Spanish for the Professions" and "Spanish for Public Interest Law in the U.S."

Dr. Lear's contributions to the field are remarkable, with books such as Integrating Career Preparation into Language Courses and the introductory Spanish textbook Conéctate, which she co-authored with Grant Goodall.

Today, we delve into the fascinating intersection of LSP and career readiness, exploring how instructors can seamlessly integrate these elements into language curriculum. Join us as we unravel the importance of preparing students for real-world language use and equipping them with the skills they need to thrive in diverse professional settings.

So grab your headphones and get ready to enhance your understanding of Languages for Specific Purposes and Career Readiness with Dr. Darcy Lear. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

BONUS: Check out Darcy's excellent Letter of Recommendation resource here!