133 research outputs found

    Authorial Voice Behind the Use of Multimodal Metaphors in Fashion Magazine Advertising

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    This paper proposes the integration into a coherent whole of current insights from two linguistic approaches, cognitive and systemic functional linguistics, with the aim of trying to develop an analytical tool that will allow users a deeper understanding when examining advertising discourse, which is characterized by relying on a multimodal universe since two are the semiotic modes used: language and pictures. Under this framework, two different advertisements, taken from two magazines, Telva and Gentleman, have been analyzed with specific attention to the role of the authorial voice. The goal is twofold: firstly to investigate how, in every advertisement, this multimodality works towards presenting a particular product from a very desirable and attractive perspective; and secondly to unravel the values and ideology behind the use of this type of discourse. The results show that values such as those of exclusivity or refinement (first advert) or having a perfect shape (second advert) are highly valued in the culture where those adverts are embedded

    A cognitive-based approach to President Obama´s educational discourse through the lens of his State of the Union Addresses (2009-2016)

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    In order to gain a cultural understanding of the discourse on education used by President Obama, this article examines the source domains commonly used to refer to education in his State of the Union Addresses, from the time he took office in 2009 to 2016 when he will leave office. The study will proceed by applying insights from Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT), within the field of cognitive linguistics, supplemented by the Metaphor Identification Procedure (MIP) developed by the Pragglejazz Group. The source domains identified and discussed are: COMPETITION and ECONOMICS. In fact, the strong coherence in Obama's speeches relies on the use of the story of competition as the concept that is repeated in and across speeches and that works as a persuasive device by framing reality and directing the audience's thinking, perception and even action

    How Women Are Imagined Through Conceptual Metaphors in United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security

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    United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 is a landmark pronouncement on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda. Not only does this resolution highlight the important role of the involvement of women in peace processes, but it also stresses the importance of their equal participation in all efforts for the maintenance and promotion of peace. Furthermore, it also triggers the approval of some other resolutions, which are all further elaborations on that first document. The aim of this paper is to analyse, from a cognitive linguistic perspective, the way in which women are actually narrated in these pronouncements by means of the two conceptual metaphors that are most often repeated: WOMEN ARE VICTIMS, typically found in earlier resolutions, and WOMEN ARE AGENTS OF CHANGE, as the metaphor that has gained more strength and visibility as new resolutions have continued to appear. As metaphors are the cognitive lenses we use to make sense of abstract concepts, it is important that we look closely at each of those metaphors to see how they shape the characterization of women in times of armed conflict and post-conflict and, in doing so, how they guide our understanding and behaviour towards them

    Legitimating meritocracy as part of the American Dream through the ritual of commencement speeches

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    Following an interdisciplinary approach anchored in Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) and Critical Metaphor Analysis (CMA), this article focuses on a genre which has flourished particularly at US colleges and universities: commencement speeches. The aim is to analyze this type of public communication from the perspective of legitimation, as part of CDA, to uncover the ideology behind this social practice, which functions as a rite of passage into adulthood. This paper proposes the study of four strategies, which flesh out all commencement speeches, as key points in a genre which emphasizes the core values in American society such as meritocracy and common good as constituting elements of the American Dream: (a) authorization; (b) self-commitment; (c) altruism; and (d) mythopoesis, where conceptual metaphors, within the framework of CMA, will be highlighted. The use of each strategy is illustrated with examples taken from 15 commencement speeches (2015–2019)

    Which Apps should be used to develop Digital & Didactical Materials?

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    Se trata de un proyecto de creación de Materiales Didácticos Digitales MDD, a partir de aplicaciones informáticas de fácil acceso y diseño. Los MDD están constituidos por Módulos de Aprendizaje, integrados por diversos Objetos de Aprendizaje, indivisos como unidad mínima de aprendizaje. El objetivo es facilitar el aprendizaje significativo y autónomo así como la adquisición de competencias digitales de los alumno/as del Máster de Formación del Profesorado de Secundaria y Bachillerato de la ULL, con el fin último de poder llevar a cabo, la creación y elaboración de sus propios Materiales Didácticos Digitales relacionados con el ámbito científicotecnológico. Para el desarrollo del proyecto se promueve principalmente el uso de dispositivos móviles a través de aplicaciones Web. Se realiza un estudio comparativo de las principales Apps disponibles de manera gratuita y de aplicación en los MDD para valorar su eficacia y viabilidad pedagógica. La metodología de aprendizaje basada en retos supone, en este caso, promover o incentivar la búsqueda de aplicaciones o herramientas según las necesidades de cada docente o, como es el caso, futuro docente. De esta forma se genera una autonomía en el dicente que le ayudará a resolver la situación independientemente de los recursos materiales o virtuales de los que disponga. Para la experimentación y aplicación de los resultados en la elaboración de los MDD se ha contado con el profesorado en activo, de un centro de Secundaria privado de enseñanza bilingüe y tres centros públicos, que han apostado por la calidad de la enseñanza, por la formación de su personal docente en competencias digitales y en la aplicación de una metodología activaIt is a project about the development of Digital & Didactical Materials DDM, using applications of easy access and design. The DDMs are made up of learning modules, integrated by various learning objects, which constitute a minimum learning unit. The goal is to facilitate a meaningful and autonomous learning as well as the acquisition of digital competences of the students of the Master in Teacher Training for Secondary Education of the ULL, with the ultimate aim of being able to carry out the creation and development of their own Digital & Didactical Materials related to the scientific-technological field. The development of the project mainly promotes the use of mobile devices through web applications. A comparative study of the main available Apps which are free of charge and its application in the DDM is made to assess its effectiveness and pedagogical feasibility. In this case, the learning methodology based on challenges is used to promote or encourage the search for applications or tools according to the needs of each teacher or, as is the case, future teachers. In this way, students become autonomous to resolve any situation regardless of the available material or virtual resources. The results about the development of the DDM were tested and applied with the support of the teaching staff of a bilingual education secondary private centre and three public centres that have opted for the quality of the education, the training in digital skills of its teaching staff and the application of an active methodolog

    Integración de la sostenibilidad curricular mediante la elaboración de materiales didácticos digitales interactivos

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    El objetivo de este proyecto es que el alumnado adquiera las habilidades en el aprendizaje autónomo, que conozca y aplique propuestas docentes innovadoras, adquiriendo competencias digitales y garantizando los criterios de sostenibilidad. Mediante la creación y elaboración de sus propios MDDi, el alumnado cumple con dichos objetivos. El uso de metodologías activas que favorezcan la contextualización crítica del conocimiento, el trabajo cooperativo y la aplicación de las Tecnologías del Apren- dizaje y el Conocimiento (TAC), han sido la base en las que se han desarrollado los MDDi. Acogiéndonos a la aplicación de principios éticos relacionados con los valores de la sostenibilidad, así como en el uso sostenible de los recursos y en la prevención de impactos negativos sobre el medio natural y social, el tema a tratar ha sido la introducción de Especies Exóticas Invasoras y las consecuencias para la conservación de la Biodiversidad Canaria. En conclusión, los resultados obtenidos muestran un elevado grado de éxito y satisfacción por parte del alumnado durante el desarrollo de la asignatura y por las competencias adquiridas, que se ponen de manifiesto, en las asignaturas de Prácticas Externas y TFM, con lo que se garantiza una correcta sostenibilidad curricular del alumnado, así como, un desarrollo de las habilidades necesarias en entornos profesionales del siglo XXI.The objective of this project is that the students acquire the skills in autonomous learning, that knows and applies innovative teaching proposals, acquiring digital competences, and guaranteeing the criteria of sustainability. Through the creation and elaboration of their own MDDi, the students meet this objective. The use of active methodologies that favor the critical contextualization of knowled- ge, cooperative work and the application of Learning and Knowledge Technologies (TAC) have been the basis on which the MDDi has been developed. Welcoming the application of ethical principles related to the values of sustainability, as well as the sustainable use of resources and the prevention of negative impacts on the natural and social environment, the issue to be addressed has been the introduction of Invasive Alien Species and the consequences for the conservation of the Canary Biodiversity. In conclusion, the results obtained show a high degree of success and satisfaction on the part of the students during the development of the subject and for the acquired competences, which are evident, in the subjects of External Practices and TFM, with which it is guaranteed a correct curricular sustainability of the students, as well as a development of the necessary skills in professional environments of the XXI century

    A Educação para a Cidadania Mundial como aposta de construção de um novo paradigma educativo

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    El objetivo de este estudio es reflexionar sobre la Ciudadania Mundial, a través de una investigación sobre el tema, considerando la evidencia de su permanencia como prioridad en la agenda educativa mundial, tanto para los países desarrolla-dos, cuanto para los en desarrollo. La Educación para la Ciudadanía Mundial ha ido cobrando a lo largo de los últimos años un claro protagonismo en la reflexión y las prácticas educativas tanto de las Organizaciones No Gubernamentales como de los docentes más comprometidos con un pensar y una práctica pedagógica alternativa en sus aulas. Su inclusión preeminente en la agenda global a raíz de su definición como prioritaria en el marco de la Global Education First Initiative (GEFI) que impulsa Naciones Unidas, sin duda, va a hacer mucho más visible la necesidad de ahondar en su desarrollo. Así, una de las tres prioridades de la GEFI es justamente fomentar la ciudadanía global. La Unesco considera que la Educación para la Ciudadanía Mundial plantea un cambio en el rol y en los objetivos de la educación orientado a construir sociedades más justas, pacíficas, tolerantes e inclusivas. Esa convicción ha hecho de la Educación para la Ciudadanía Mundial uno de sus objetivos clave del área educativa en su Proyecto de estrategia a plazo medio para los próximos ocho años (2014-2021)

    Ciudadanos del pasado y europeos del futuro. Tendiendo puentes en el aula de clásicas*

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    Abstract:  After years using an old-fashioned methodology at University and in Secondary School which, in our opinion, has downgraded student’s learning habits, a group of teachers from the two levels collaborate in a Pedagogical Innovation Project. The aim of the project is to consider whether using a proactive method and to receive previous training on it.Resumen: Después de muchos años utilizando en las aulas universitarias y de secundaria una metodología decimonónica que, en nuestra opinión, ha ido generando un deterioro en el aprendizaje de los alumnos, un grupo de profesores de las dos etapas educativas se reúnen en torno a un PID para analizar la posibilidad de introducir en sus aulas un método más activo, para lo que necesitan una formación previa. &nbsp

    Píldoras Educativas para la Elaboración del Trabajo Final de Grado en Estudios Ingleses (Lengua y Lingüística).

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    Este proyecto plantea elaborar un módulo, estructurado en píldoras educativas (o mini-videos didácticos), para dar una visión general a los estudiantes del último curso de grado de cómo abordar la escritura del TFG
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