Linguo Didáctica -- Vol. 05 (2025)
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Item type: Item , The Teaching of the Spanish Language in Northern Morocco: Between Strength and Decline(Universidad de Huelva, 2025) Irakrak, NasmaThe current situation of the teaching of the Spanish language in the North of Morocco is experiencing a notable setback due to the lack of interest of Moroccan youth in studying the language of Cervantes compared to other languages such as English. This work aims to know the current state of Spanish language teaching in northern Morocco and its future prospects, placing emphasis on its strengths. On the one hand, its vitality stands out from different elements: the historical Spanish presence in Morocco, the economic, political and cultural relations between both countries, immigration and its influence on the dissemination of Spanish, the media and the influx from the Moroccan audience in the north to the Spanish channels. On the other hand, we reflect on the different causes that have caused a quantitative decline in the demand to study Spanish. This study is based on mixed technique with a survey, with the aim of finding out the current state of Spanish language teaching in northern Morocco. As a notable result, the Spanish language, especially in the northern fringe, there has been a decrease in the interest of Moroccan youth in the study of the Spanish language in recent years. The great global economic crisis of 2008 and subsequent years; the serious financial problems of developing countries and of Europe itself in particular, much more burdensome for southern countries like Spain; the stoppage of investments, cancellation of agreements, suspension of in-person classes, etc. caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic: these are some of the main causes that have motivated such a decline in the demand for Spanish studies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Item type: Item , Teaching Spanish through theatrical resources in Japan: A case study(Universidad de Huelva, 2025) Brazhnikova Tsybizova, ViolettaThis article examines the impact of using theatre in teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language at beginner levels, focusing on a theatre project conducted at the A1 level at the Cervantes Institute in Tokyo in 2022. The research aimed to inspect how theatrical techniques can enhance motivation and group cohesion among Japanese students. A qualitative methodology was employed, analyzing participants’ testimonies collected before and after the project. The participants expressed in the initial interviews that they were seeking a more meaningful learning experience than what they found in regular course content. To address this need, a theatre project was implemented, consisting of a ten-session plan designed and conducted not only to achieve the linguistic objectives established by the CEFR (2001), but also to foster emotional intelligence and active participation. The main results reveal significant improvements in interaction, cooperative learning, and self-confidence among students during the project. Additionally, the use of theatrical techniques strengthened emotional bonds between participants, contributing to increased group cohesion both inside and outside the classroom. An improvement in self-steem and emotional engagement was also observed, which facilitated the achievement of linguistic goals. In conclusion, the theatre workshop proved to be an effective approach for promoting language learning and establishing a positive and cooperative learning environment at the beginner level in this case study in Japan. This study contributes to the field of the teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language by underscoring the value of incorporating theatrical resources from the early stages of language instruction. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Item type: Item , Profile of the Adult Immigrant: Key Factors for Social Inclusion from a Sociodemographic, Linguistic, and Labour Perspective(Universidad de Huelva, 2025) Peña Acuña, Beatriz; Cores Bilbao, EstherThis study examines the profile of adult immigrants and the factors influencing their social inclusion in Huelva (Spain) and Marseille (France). The aim was to analyse how sociodemographic, linguistic, and la-bour-related aspects affect the integration of adult immigrants. A quantitative methodology was employed, with a sample of 66 immigrants in Huelva and 15 in Marseille. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were conducted, including tests for normality, comparisons between samples, correlations, regressions, and structural analysis. The results revealed significant differences between the two cities. In Huelva, a positive relationship was found between the age of immigrants and their labour situation, whereas in Marseille this relationship was not significant. Prolonged residence in Huelva was associated with better Spanish language proficiency and more effective labour integration. Vocational training proved to be crucial for improving the labour situation of immigrants in both cities. Furthermore, proficiency in multiple languages facilitated social and labour integration. It is concluded that the effective integration of immigrants requires holistic policies that consider factors such as age, length of residence, vocational training, and language skills, tailored to the specific context of each city. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------