RESEARCH GROUP

Language, Languages, and Literature Teaching Research Group (GLOTTA)

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GLOTTA is an interdisciplinary research group within the School of Languages at the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS). The group regards teaching as one of the fundamental pillars of teacher education. Its members seek to ensure that research in the disciplinary fields of linguistics, literature, and languages enriches and informs pedagogical reflection in the preparation of teachers across northeastern Colombia.

GLOTTA began its academic activities in late 2009 and includes student research groups led by specialists in language teaching, discourse and image analysis, literature, cultural studies, and translation. The group has also launched community outreach initiatives through the UIS Library and public schools that partner with the School of Languages for teaching practicum placements.

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Reading and Writing Pedagogy

This research line investigates issues related to the teaching and learning of reading and writing from sociocultural, psychocognitive, and ideological perspectives. Its studies, grounded in ethnographic research approaches, contribute to strengthening teacher education and developing pedagogical proposals for diverse educational contexts.

Foreign Language Pedagogy

This research line focuses on the teaching, learning, and acquisition of foreign languages. It conducts research on the methods, approaches, and practices that underpin these processes. Its contributions strengthen teacher education, support the development of educational policies and initiatives, and promote the quality of language education across diverse educational contexts.

Literary Studies and Literature Pedagogy

This research line investigates literature and its teaching through the analysis, interpretation, and appreciation of literary works. Its contributions advance literary studies, literature pedagogy, and critical reflection on literary education and mediation processes.

Language, Discourse, and Society

This research line explores the relationships among language, discourse, and society. Drawing on the recontextualization of linguistic, discourse, and sociocultural theories, its studies seek to understand how the social imaginaries that shape educational practices and social dynamics are constructed. This approach fosters critical reflection on language teaching and other systems of meaning.

Translation and Cultural Studies

Drawing on the dialogue among cultural studies, translation, and interpreting, this research line investigates the processes of mediation between languages and cultures. Its contributions strengthen academic education, knowledge production, and critical reflection on translation as a cultural practice.

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Language Café
Germinario
Français gratuit pour tous
Language Week
Mother Language and Indigenous Languages Day

LANGUAGE

Café

A space where participants can engage in conversations in different languages, such as French, English, and Portuguese. These conversation sessions revolve around specific topics or activities.

Email: muribe@uis.edu.co

Phone: (607) 634 4000 Ext. 2735

GERMINARIO

Program

These are short-term courses designed to provide an extracurricular learning pathway focused on the theoretical and practical exploration of academic, scientific, and literary publishing. They complement the professional preparation offered by the teacher education programs at the School of Languages of the Universidad Industrial de Santander.

Email: giolavar@uis.edu.co

Phone: (607) 6344000 Ext. 1373

FRANÇAIS GRATUIT

Pour Tous

This initiative offers free French extension courses for individuals who wish to learn or practice French and explore Francophone cultures. The courses serve either as an introduction to the French language and its cultures or as an opportunity for participants to further develop their existing language skills. They are open to students, faculty members, and the general public, and are offered both online through live Zoom sessions and in person.

Email: muribe@uis.edu.co

Phone: (607) 634 4000 Ext. 2735

LANGUAGE

Week

Language Week is an annual event organized by the School of Languages that promotes dialogue and reflection on culture, literature, and languages. Its program includes conversation sessions, forums, and lectures. The event brings together the university community—including faculty members, students, and alumni—as well as invited external experts.

Email: wilgomor@uis.edu.co

Phone: (607) 6344000 Ext. 1373

INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE AND

Indigenous Languages Day

This annual event celebrates International Mother Language Day and Colombia’s National Indigenous Languages Day as part of a commitment to recognizing the country’s linguistic and cultural diversity, as well as that of invited countries. It also contributes to the ongoing mission of education—particularly higher education institutions—to address the challenges of promoting diversity and interculturality. The event is organized by the faculty members and students of the Plurilingualism and Interculturality program at the School of Languages, in collaboration with other academic departments across the University.

Email: muribe@uis.edu.co

Phone: (607) 634 4000 Ext. 2735