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Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer: Poetic Themes and Rhyme Series

Bécquer's Poetic Work and Themes (1836-1870)

Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer (1836-1870): His brief but profound poetic work, particularly his Rimas, is thematically divided into four series:

• Rhyme I-XI: Subject is poetry.
• Rhyme XII-XXIX: Subject is love.
• Rhyme XXX-LI: Subject is disillusionment.
• Rhyme LII-LXXVI: Subject is pain and anguish.

Textual Cohesion and Coherence: Core Linguistic Concepts

Understanding Textual Coherence

A text is considered coherent when all its parts relate to the same subject. Coherence is achieved through the proper organization of information on a particular topic and is closely related to the text's overall meaning.

Mechanisms of Textual Cohesion

Cohesion refers to the dependency... Continue reading "Key Concepts in Textual Analysis and Poetic Expression" »

Strategies and techniques of communication

The transmission of thoughts to someone else may be through multiple channels (verbal, written, gestures, drawing, etc.). Meetings, conferences (courses, training), and short messages are very clear to foster good communication. Consider the following recommendations:

1. Briefly explain the point to be addressed.
2. Avoid using some topics, and if used, keep it brief.
3. Be mindful of the public when talking.
4. Pay attention to body language.
5. Utilize short sentences and understandable vocabulary.
6. Use audiovisuals whenever possible.
7. Accept comments, avoid confrontations, and be as objective as possible.
8. Use anecdotes and examples to illustrate the topic.
9. Finish with a summary and brief explanation of the findings.

Communication

The Relationship Between Project Design and Research Methodology

The relationship between action or intervention projects, project design, and research methodology can be considered a relationship of inclusion or levels. A proposed intervention may include a research project, or conversely, a research project may be integrated into a broader intervention project. This involves investigating social reality and acting upon it. Methodological design is only one part of a research project, though it can become the most crucial. It is important to emphasize that a research project is a message. Its manifest form is a document, initially presented to an institution that may support the project's development. Therefore, its rhetorical and pragmatic... Continue reading "Structuring Effective Research Projects: Design & Methodology" »

Understanding Socialized Speech in Children

Socialized speech refers to a child's ability to perform effective communication with a partner. It utilizes various forms:

Adapted Information

• Seeks to communicate the child's thoughts, telling the listener something that might interest them and influence their behavior, which can lead to exchange, discussion, or collaboration.
• The information is directed to a particular partner, who may not be interchangeable with just anyone. If the speaker does not understand, the child insists until they are understood.

Criticism and Ridicule

These are comments about the work or behavior of others, specifically concerning a partner. They are designed to assert the superiority of the self and denigrate others. Their... Continue reading "Understanding Socialized Speech in Child Development" »

Understanding Vowel Classification

Vowels are classified based on two primary criteria:

• Tongue Position: Which part of the tongue is raised (front, center, or back).
• Tongue Height: How far the tongue is from the palate (close, half-close, half-open, or open).

Detailed Analysis of English Vowels

The Vowel Sound /iː/ (as in 'fleece')

• The front of the tongue is raised almost to the height of the palate (close position).
• The lips are spread.

The Vowel Sound /ɪ/ (as in 'kit')

• This vowel is pronounced with the front of the tongue in an almost half-closed position, and slightly retracted.
• The lips are loosely spread.
• This sound is often described as being between the Spanish 'i' and 'e'.

The Vowel Sound /e/ (as in 'dress')

• The front of the tongue is raised to

I. Key Linguistic Terms and Concepts

Linguistic Terms Glossary

1. Corpus Linguistics
2. Lingua Franca
3. ESL (English as a Second Language)
4. Language Function
5. Dialect
6. Caregiver Speech
7. Holophrastic Speech
8. Translation
9. Telegraphic Speech
10. Babbling
11. Clinical Linguistics
12. EFL (English as a Foreign Language)
13. Lexicography
14. Interpretation
15. Language Testing
16. Chomsky (Noam Chomsky)

Matching Definitions Exercise

Match the following definitions to the terms listed above:

1. (ESL) English plays a major role in a country's communication.
2. (Language Testing) The assessment and evaluation of language progress.
3. (Interpretation) The activity of changing oral texts from one language to another.
4. (EFL) English as a school subject.
5. (Lingua Franca) A language used for communication among people who speak different

Qualitative Research Techniques

Observation and Testing Methods

Observation involves counting, measuring, or tracking the subject without intervention from the investigator.

• The Experiment: Testing consumer reactions to certain actions or practices.
• Packaging Testing: Several prototype packages are tested to gauge consumer reactions.
• Tests on Advertising: Can be conducted pre- or post-performance of a marketing campaign.
• Abelson Test: An incentive is offered to consumers to stop using a specific brand, allowing investigators to observe brand loyalty.

Creativity Techniques

These techniques are based on technical cooperation within a group of people to express their opinions and free trials. They are often used in the creation of new products.

• Brainstorming:

Vocabulary

English - Spanish

• Option: Opción
• College: Instituto CFT
• Qualification: Calificación
• Higher: Superior
• Job: Trabajo (como sustantivo)
• Invaluable: Muy valioso
• Further: Más
• Prospective: Futuro
• Field: Gran extensión de algo
• Staff: Personal/Grupo de personas
• Several: Muchos
• Loans: Préstamo
• Debt: Deuda
• Enable: Permitir
• Current: Actual
• Advisors: Asesores
• Fed-up: Agotado
• Undertaken: Emprender
• Make up your mind: Decidirse
• Relationship: Relación
• Between: Entre
• Employment: Empleo
• Degree: Grado académico
• Part/Full time: Tiempo completo/Tiempo medio
• Employer: Empleador
• Applying for: Buscar trabajo
• Technical Training Centers: Centro de Formación Técnica
• Learning: Aprendiendo
• Can and May: Poder
• Anyone; Any age: Alguien de cualquier edad
• Something: Algo
• Needed: Requerido
• Skills:

Sustainable Development: Responding to Environmental Crises

Sustainable Development and International Agreements

• Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (1987).
• Following the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio in 1992, sustainable development principles and environmental considerations have been reflected in international agreements at all levels. However, the meaning is not always consistent: some understand sustainability in terms of solidarity between peoples and generations, while others focus on the continuity of the economic system and societal welfare. These perspectives often conflict.