Reflections on policies which guide English language teaching to the deaf in Brazil / Reflexões sobre políticas que orientam o ensino de inglês para surdos no Brasil

Although the discussion about Brazilian education and language policies has been gaining ground in research, the issue of teaching a foreign language to deaf people still does not seem to occupy due space in the concern of researchers. In this sense, we intend to outline reflections about the teaching of the English language for deaf people in Brazil, investigating (in) congruences between what the official texts propose. To achieve our goal, we based our discussions on Bhaskar (1998), Luke (2009), Moutinho (2016), Quadros (2017), Moraes (2018) and Tílio (2019), among others. The adopted methodology followed the guidelines of Gil (2010) for bibliographic and documentary research. For the exploratory/qualitative discussion, we approach official documents about deafness and English language teaching. The data point to an erasure of the differences in documents that guide the teaching of English to the deaf and to the fact that there are no favourable conditions for the full linguistic development of the deaf

“Sou Americano, Também?”: Uma Análise Crítica do Discurso de Professores Brasileiros de EFL

The current work is aimed at analyzing the speech of nine Brazilian teachers who teach English as a Foreign Language (EFL) for three renowned institutions of English language teaching in the city of Recife, Pernambuco, so as to verify if the mental models built justify polarization of the groups denominated as groups of US and THEM (VAN DIJK, 2015a). Such polarization has occurred in a reverse way, since Brazilian EFL teachers look up to the American culture in detriment of their own. This polarization reversal was caused in Brazil, not only by the exposure to American products, but also by the country's historical context. The influence of the American government upon Brazil, and its hegemonic power, began effectively around the 1940s, when they established a Bureau in Brazil to foster cultural exchange. Nonetheless, its creation favored the implantation of the American hegemony, which was channeled by diplomatic agreements with Brazil, which were established by the American government and materialized by institutions along with the export of its English language. This research uses a qualitative, transversal and analytical methodology and analysis was guided in the light of Critical Discourse Studies, having Van Dijk (2015a) as the main theoretician. It will support us to comprehend the socio-cognitive discourse aspects and their components, using the discourse triangle proposed by the author, discourse-cognition-society, as well as Souza (2018) and Moita Lopes (2003) among others to understand the historical context of the North American culture coming to Brazil and the mental representations built subjectively.O presente trabalho teve como objetivo analisar o discurso de nove professores brasileiros que ensinam inglês, como língua estrangeira, em três instituições renomadas de ensino de língua inglesa, na cidade de Recife, Pernambuco, a fim de verificar se os modelos mentais construídos justificam a polarização de grupos denominados como grupos de NÓS e ELES (VAN DIJK, 2015a). Essa polarização ocorre de modo reverso, uma vez que os professores brasileiros de EFL exaltam a cultura dos norte-americanos em detrimento da sua. Essa inversão de polarização foi causada no Brasil, não só pela exposição dos produtos norte-americanos, mas também pelo contexto histórico do país. A inserção do governo norte-americano no Brasil e seu poder hegemônico começaram, efetivamente, por volta dos anos 40, quando eles fundaram no, Brasil, um Birô com propósito de realizar intercâmbio cultural. Entretanto, sua criação favoreceu a implantação da hegemonia norte-americana que aconteceu entre acordos diplomáticos com o Brasil e que foram estabelecidos por instituições norte-americanas, juntamente com a exportação da sua língua inglesa. Assim, a pesquisa utiliza uma metodologia qualitativa, transversal e analítica e teve suas análises norteadas à luz dos Estudos Críticos do Discurso (ECD), tendo como principal teórico Van Dijk.  Essa teoria nos ajudará a compreender os aspectos discursivos sociocognitivos e seus componentes, utilizando o triângulo do discurso proposto pelo autor, discurso-cognição-sociedade, bem como Souza (2018), Moita Lopes (2003) entre outros, para entender o contexto histórico da vinda da cultura norte-americana ao Brasil e as representações mentais construídas subjetivamente

A Socio-Emancipatory Perspective on the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language to the Deaf

The objective of this research was to draw, in the light of Critical Realism (CR) and Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), some interdisciplinary reflections that could contribute to an emancipatory perspective in the teaching of English language for the deaf. The challenge, it seems to us, is to look for mechanisms and causal powers in an attempt to overcome obstacles in the classroom, at school. Teachers’ fight in defence of quality teaching of the English language to the deaf and of pedagogical activities that contribute to the (self)emancipation of these students revealed that these teachers are active causal agents in the emancipation process. We expect to contribute to English-language teaching and learning to the deaf, bringing a socio-emancipatory outlook on this process. Keywords: English language, teaching, critical discourse analysis, critical realism DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/10-17-01 Publication date:October 31st 202

Queer English Language Teaching in Brazil: A Critical Discourse Study

Although the school is one of the main environments in which LGBTQIA+phobia can be fought, the discussion on gender and sexuality issues in pedagogical scenarios is increasingly losing ground in Brazil, mainly due to the lack of educational policies on the subject in this country. In this perspective, our objective is to verify if and how Brazilian English language teachers carry out queer pedagogical practices in their classes. For that, we seek to base ourselves on Fairclough (2003), Louro (1997), Mazzaro (2021), Moita Lopes & Fabrício (2013), among others. The methodology, of an analytical nature, allowed the analysis of statements by three English teachers who work in different Brazilian contexts (Goiás, Mato Grosso and Pernambuco). Data were collected from the application of an online questionnaire and, as an analytical instrument, the Faircloughian Critical Discourse Analysis was used. The results indicate that the fear of discussing issues of gender and sexuality continues in the Brazilian school environment today. It is concluded that, with the weakening of democracy, there is also an outline of the weakening of all achievements, especially those of marginalized groups such as the LGBTQIA+ community. Keywords: Critical discourse analysis, queer, English language, teaching, DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/13-10-02 Publication date:May 31st 202

Homemade Capillary Electrophoresis Coupled to a Mass Spectrometer

A system was developed in our laboratory to couple capillary electrophoresis with mass spectrometry. the capillary electrophoresis system was equipped with a high voltage supply, and a microcontroller with assembly language programming was developed for the computational control of the system. the MS system was a commercial Thermo Finningan LCQ ion trap mass spectrometer. the robustness of the coupled system was evaluated using standard protein samples (lysozyme, aprotinin, and bovine albumin) and tryptic digests of lysozyme. the system showed positive results in terms of robustness, allowing for the separation of digested proteins and the identification of 33% of the total amino acids in a protein (6 of the 18 expected peptides). the limit of detection was in the order of 1 picomole (signal-to-noise ratio), which was considered satisfactory for this system. the system shows high versatility in tandem coupling and combinations with other analytical procedures.Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Inst Ciencias Ambientais Quim & Farmaceut, Dept Ciencias Exatas & Terra Diadema, São Paulo, BrazilUniv São Paulo, Inst Quim Sao Carlos, São Paulo, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, Inst Ciencias Ambientais Quim & Farmaceut, Dept Ciencias Exatas & Terra Diadema, São Paulo, BrazilWeb of Scienc

A ozonioterapia na cicatrização de feridas crônicas de membros inferiores: uma série de casos

The aim was to carry out a descriptive report of a series of clinical cases on the effects of using ozone therapy as an adjuvant in the healing process of chronic wounds in adult patients undergoing outpatient treatment with a nursing professional. This is an experience report of a series of clinical cases that took place in a city in the State of Minas Gerais between March 2020 and July 2021. During the data collection period, 52 patients were treated in that office. Of these, 03 adult patients with lower limb wounds were selected to describe and report the cases and who agreed to participate in the study. The 03 patients analyzed were female, one was 82 years old, one was 58 years old and one was 30 years old. The type of lesions was 1 (33.3%) arterial lesion, 1 (33.3%) venous lesion with erysipelas, 1 (33.3%) necrotizing fasciitis. Ozone applied to skin lesions can favor the healing process, especially if associated with clinical care by a qualified professional with expertise in wound care; however, more studies that are robust are needed.Objetivou-se realizar o relato descritivo de uma série de casos clínicos sobre os efeitos da utilização da Ozonioterapia como adjuvante no processo de cicatrização de feridas crônicas em pacientes adultos que realizam tratamento ambulatorial com profissional de Enfermagem. Trata-se de um relato de experiência de uma série de casos clínicos ocorrida em uma cidade do Estado de Minas Gerais entre março de 2020 e julho de 2021. No período de coleta de dados, foram atendidos 52 pacientes no referido consultório. Destes foram selecionados 03 pacientes adultos, portadores de feridas de membros inferiores, para realizar a descrição e o relato dos casos e que aceitaram a participar do estudo. Os 03 pacientes analisados eram do gênero feminino, uma paciente com 82 anos, uma com 58 anos e uma paciente, com 30 anos. O tipo das lesões foi: 1(33,3%) lesão arterial, 1 (33,3%) lesão venosa com erisipela, 1 (33,3%) fasceíte necrosante. O ozônio aplicado em lesões cutâneas pode favorecer o processo de cicatrização, especialmente se associado ao cuidado clínico por profissional habilitado e com expertise no tratamento de feridas, contudo estudos mais robustos são necessários

A ozonioterapia na cicatrização de feridas crônicas de membros inferiores: uma série de casos

The aim was to carry out a descriptive report of a series of clinical cases on the effects of using ozone therapy as an adjuvant in the healing process of chronic wounds in adult patients undergoing outpatient treatment with a nursing professional. This is an experience report of a series of clinical cases that took place in a city in the State of Minas Gerais between March 2020 and July 2021. During the data collection period, 52 patients were treated in that office. Of these, 03 adult patients with lower limb wounds were selected to describe and report the cases and who agreed to participate in the study. The 03 patients analyzed were female, one was 82 years old, one was 58 years old and one was 30 years old. The type of lesions was 1 (33.3%) arterial lesion, 1 (33.3%) venous lesion with erysipelas, 1 (33.3%) necrotizing fasciitis. Ozone applied to skin lesions can favor the healing process, especially if associated with clinical care by a qualified professional with expertise in wound care; however, more studies that are robust are needed.Objetivou-se realizar o relato descritivo de uma série de casos clínicos sobre os efeitos da utilização da Ozonioterapia como adjuvante no processo de cicatrização de feridas crônicas em pacientes adultos que realizam tratamento ambulatorial com profissional de Enfermagem. Trata-se de um relato de experiência de uma série de casos clínicos ocorrida em uma cidade do Estado de Minas Gerais entre março de 2020 e julho de 2021. No período de coleta de dados, foram atendidos 52 pacientes no referido consultório. Destes foram selecionados 03 pacientes adultos, portadores de feridas de membros inferiores, para realizar a descrição e o relato dos casos e que aceitaram a participar do estudo. Os 03 pacientes analisados eram do gênero feminino, uma paciente com 82 anos, uma com 58 anos e uma paciente, com 30 anos. O tipo das lesões foi: 1(33,3%) lesão arterial, 1 (33,3%) lesão venosa com erisipela, 1 (33,3%) fasceíte necrosante. O ozônio aplicado em lesões cutâneas pode favorecer o processo de cicatrização, especialmente se associado ao cuidado clínico por profissional habilitado e com expertise no tratamento de feridas, contudo estudos mais robustos são necessários