Learnercentered practical strategies models and resources for the development of world languages for specific purposes curriculaThe world today is changing and collegelevel language departments are rethinking and revamping their vision and curricular offerings as a result. The field of world languages for specific purposes WLSP presents a solution to these challenges helping students develop language skills and intercultural competencies as they focus on contentbased professional areas such as business law and medicine. As demand for these courses grows teachers and administrators seek researchbased information on how to develop and teach WLSP curricula. This book bridges theory and practice inviting scholars educators students and professionals of all areas of world language specialization to create new opportunities for their students.Teaching World Languages for Specific Purposes provides practical strategies models and resources for developing WLSP curricula through a learnercentered approach grounded in empathy and compassion. Author Diana M. Ruggiero begins with an overview of the scholarship and purpose of WLSP providing a firm foundation for teachers. She then guides teachers through each key step of WLSP pedagogy from course development to formative assessment of students. Along the way Ruggiero addresses important topics such as language interpretation culture the needs of heritage learners and the role of community service learning CSL in WLSP. Included in the conversation are new considerations for WLSP and CSL in the wake of COVID19. Resources for further curriculum development models for assignments and assessments sample lesson plans and lesson planning materials and much more are available in the appendixes making this a rich resource for all world languages educators.