On the Theoretical Framework of Business English Linguistics

Abstract

Abstract: This paper argues for the theoretical basis, disciplinary nature and boundaries of business English linguistics. It proposes for the first time the thirteen components of BEL, including business English lexicography, business functional linguistics, cognitive business linguistics, business pragmatics, business discourse analysis, business translation, intercultural business communication, business sociolinguistics, contrastive business linguistics, business corpus linguistics, business English pedagogy, economics of English, and business English research methods. The main arguments of this paper have important implications for creating new horizons in linguistics research and identifying future directions for business English interdisciplinary studies, application and practice.

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WANG Lifei, CHEN Xianglan, GE Hailing. On the Theoretical Framework of Business English Linguistics[J]. Contemporary Foreign Languages Studies, 2013, 13(05): 25-31.

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