Digital mediation in ESP genres.

This editorial introduces the virtual special issue on digital mediation in ESP genres, bringing together a number of studies presented at LSPPC6: the 6th International Conference of the Asia–Pacific LSP and Professional Communication Association, held in collaboration with the International Society for Gesture Studies - Hong Kong Hub and organized by the Department of English, City University of Hong Kong. The editorial examines: 1) theoretical issues raised by digital mediation , especially with respect to genre theory; 2) communicative practices in digital contexts , expanding the range of descriptions of ESP genres; and 3) implications for ESP pedagogy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]