Linguo Didáctica -- Vol. 06 (2025)

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Multiple Perspectives and Interpretations of Learner Narratives on Multilingualism: A Case Study
(Universidad de Huelva, 2025) Fekete, Adrienn
The research draws on a multidisciplinary approach to provide multiple perspectives and interpretations of three learner narratives on multilingualism. The Labovian (1972) narrative structure (from the field of sociolinguistics), Kristeva’s (1980) semiotic approach, complex dynamic systems theory (CDST) (Fekete, 2024; Larsen-Freeman, 1997), and an English as a lingua franca (ELF) vs English as a foreign language (EFL) perspective (Widdowson, 2012, 2022) are used to provide multiple interpretations of three learner narratives, as special cases, shedding light on the complexities and nuanced details of becoming multilingual. This research is part of a bigger research project where data were collected from 38 multilingual English majors at a Hungarian university using the structured interview method (Dörnyei, 2007) in the form of a recording made by the participants. However, for the present research, three complex narratives were selected for analysis from multiple perspectives. Following multiple cycles of coding (Saldana, 2013), qualitative content analysis was applied to reveal various aspects of multilingualism. The results pointed out how the complex narrative structure proposed by Labov (1972) was used to describe experiences of multilingualism. Furthermore, the narrative genre of folk tales was drawn on to create a culturally appropriate account (Kramsch, 2009), and multilingualism was associated with authentic interactions in an English as a lingua franca (ELF) context. The narratives also shed light on the complex and dynamic nature of second language acquisition (SLA) and the nuances of becoming multilingual. Finally, additional interpretations of the longest narrative are offered, including a feminist and a semiotic reading of the narrative. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lights, Camera, and Action… Education for Global Citizenship, interculturality and cooperative learning in EFL Teaching
(Universidad de Huelva, 2025) Botella Martínez, María; Alcantud Díaz, María
This paper explores the transformative potential of cinema as a formative and educational tool for shaping values. It outlines a teaching model based on a previous documentary review, observations, and quantitative research from a foster teaching intervention evaluated through the use of cinema with students in the second year of Bachillerato, the post-16 stage of education in Spain. The study focused on key objectives: fostering reflection, promoting intellectual growth, cultivating empathy, and nurturing critical thinking skills in young individuals. The central inquiry of this research is whether the integration of intercultural cinema as a pedagogical tool can contribute to a deeper understanding of unfamiliar social issues, foreign cultures, and people. The overarching goal is to examine whether this approach enhances students’ communication skills, cooperative abilities, and motivation within an educational context. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the potential benefits of incorporating Education for Sustainable Development, Global Citizenship, and the Cooperative Learning technique. It argues that these strategies not only have a positive impact on English learners but also play a crucial role in shaping the citizens of the future. The research contends that by engaging with intercultural cinema, students not only acquire knowledge about diverse social issues but also develop essential life skills. Communication and cooperation are highlighted as pivotal aspects that improve through this pedagogical approach. In conclusion, this paper asserts that cinema can be a powerful medium for shaping values and fostering holistic development in students. The integration of intercultural cinema, alongside pedagogical strategies aligned with global citizenship education, proves to be instrumental in enhancing several crucial factors, contributing to the comprehensive growth of individuals as future citizens. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Audiovisual narrative and image digitization as a phenomenon of tourist attraction in the city of Madrid. Money Heist as a generator of tourism emotionally and culturally linked to the urban spaces depicted in the series
(Universidad de Huelva, 2025) Yébenes Cortés, María Pilar; Vargas Delgado, José Jesús
Discovering cities through the images of television series has come about, among other factors, because of the use of urban spaces and their buildings as essential support elements in fictional narrative. Places and settings that are more or less well-known, emblematic, or anonymous scenes in which individuals are diluted in locations that are easily recognizable and assimilated in different latitudes. These images, many of which are digitized and are the result of post-production, mark the development and innovation of different audiovisual television formats and their impact on the society of "platform users". They reach the spectator in the form of altered realities in locations and architectural structures that do not always correspond to the original, whether it be their real location or their real functions. This is what happens in Money Heist (Álex Pina, Netflix: 2017-2021) with the CSIC building, the Nuevos Ministerios building and other locations that are studied in this article. These are representations of elements which create the necessary interconnection and involvement between characters and viewers, and prompt the latter to go see where they are located. This is a visual artifice of cinema and television that enables the illusion of being in altered but somehow identifiable realities, which is why they are familiar and close, that is to say, credible. This is how screen tourism has been created, with tourists choosing their leisure destination based on the places they see in series on digital platforms. The paper’s findings indicate that the series Money Heist reconfigures the image of Madrid, imbuing it with a persona, and makes a significant contribution to the development of innovative experiential tourism. Moreover, the research work unearthed a predominantly favorable attitude amongst viewers towards prior exposure to television series such as Money Heist, which serves to attract visitors to Madrid through motivation and curiosity. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Augmented Reality in Collaborative Learning: A systematic Review on Motivation, Interdisciplinary Understanding, and Team Performance
(Universidad de Huelva, 2025) Cislowska, Anna Izabela; Hernández Torres, José Antonio; Alfonso Jaramillo, José Francisco; Assaleh Assaleh, Mohamed Samir; Alfonso Jaramillo, José Francisco
Augmented Reality (AR) is emerging as an increasingly significant pedagogical tool in higher education. Owing to its immersive and interactive qualities, AR holds promise for enhancing the learning process across a variety of disciplines. One area that requires closer examination is teamwork, where AR may create new opportunities to strengthen student motivation, foster interdisciplinary understanding, and improve the overall effectiveness of group work. Yet, in this context, the potential of AR remains inconclusive, with existing research offering fragmented insights. Recent findings further indicate that immersive technologies such as AR and VR can play a central role in stimulating students’ creative ideation, particularly in entrepreneurial and project-based contexts. While AI emerged as the strongest predictor of innovation, AR/VR was also shown to significantly support students’ ability to generate business ideas, underlining its growing relevance for higher education (Prabowo et al., 2025). This systematic review synthesizes the current state of knowledge on the use of AR in collaborative projects in higher education, focusing on key dimensions such as responsibility, group cohesion, and students’ confidence in contributing to collective outcomes. The review also considers research on foreign language learning, in which collaboration and interaction constitute core pedagogical components. The purpose of this article is to assess the extent to which AR can be regarded as a tool for promoting engagement, self-assessment, and teamwork outcomes in academic education, and to outline future directions for research in this domain. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Musical aptitude, phonological awareness and reading fluency: the reading process in adult migrants learning Spanish
(Universidad de Huelva, 2025) Prados López, María; Flor Arasil, Patricia; Foncubierta Muriel, José Manuel
Previous studies on the reading process in additional languages (AL) have provided interesting data on the relationship between musical aptitude and reading skills, with phonological awareness being a predictor of fluency and comprehension. Most research has focused on literate readers learning an AL, while knowledge about the reading process in adults with low literacy levels in a migration context remains scarce. This study, in which 74 adult migrants participated, aims to explore the interaction between musical aptitude, phonological awareness, and oral reading fluency. To this end, linguistic and non-linguistic tests were administered to obtain data that would allow a relationship to be established between musical aptitude, operationalized as the ability to perceive non-linguistic rhythm, phonological awareness, and oral reading fluency. The results indicated a significant correlation between musical rhythm perception and phonological awareness, but not between rhythm and reading fluency in adults with low literacy levels, as reported in previous literature on literate reader profiles. However, further studies are needed on how these variables behave in order to propose a valid model for understanding the reading process in adults with low literacy levels who are learning Spanish as an additional language. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Exploring Code-Based Feedback Options and Processing Patterns of L2 Writers: A Focus on Dynamic Written Corrective Feedback
(Universidad de Huelva, 2025) Torres, Christina; Mihai, Florin M.
Dynamic Written Corrective Feedback (DWCF) is a valuable approach for language instructors and students because it focuses on principles of learner needs as well as manageability, meaningfulness, timeliness, and constancy (Evans et al., 2010). This study investigated patterns that intermediate and advanced English for Academic Purposes (EAP) students demonstrated as they processed and applied DWCF using editing or color feedback codes in individualized tutoring sessions over a 16-week semester. To accomplish this goal, eleven participants engaged in DWCF sessions conducted live online and recorded with shared screen capture. Concurrent verbal report data (Ericsson & Simon, 1993) collected from forty sessions was transcribed and analyzed qualitatively using Storch and Wigglesworth’s (2010) language related episodes (LREs) as a guide. Verbal report data was triangulated with concurrent screen capture actions. This article presents findings for patterns regarding language form-focused LREs, such as verb tenses, article use, and prepositions. Findings revealed that participants applying DWCF with color codes generally had more patterns of extensive engagement compared to participants using editing codes feedback. However, extensive engagement was not necessarily paired with expected resolutions. This study supports continued use of editing codes for DWCF and presents some questions about feedback tracking charts within DWCF. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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