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5 de cada 10 salvadoreños que tienen una tarjeta de crédito están endeudados.
(2023-01-01) Montoya de Medrano, Mirna María; Hernández Barahona, Gabriel de Jesús; Martínez Pérez, Nora del Carmen; Bernal Piche, David Alfredo; Rosales Castro, Yupiltsinca
El siguiente reportaje trata sobre el endeudamiento con tarjetas de crédito en El Salvador. Este fenómeno afecta especialmente a mujeres y hombres de entre 30 y 40 años. La falta de educación financiera, sumada a la facilidad de acceso a las tarjetas de crédito y la necesidad de cubrir gastos imprevistos, ha llevado a muchas personas a acumular deudas considerables. Este estudio tiene como objetivo analizar a fondo el problema del endeudamiento con tarjetas de crédito en El Salvador, identificando las causas y factores que contribuyen a esta situación y explorando las implicaciones económicas y sociales. Además, se ofrecerán recomendaciones basadas en la experiencia de expertos y organismos financieros para promover una gestión responsable de las tarjetas de crédito. Este estudio proporciona una visión integral del problema del endeudamiento con tarjetas de crédito en El Salvador y busca fomentar prácticas financieras responsables. Se espera que esta información ayude a los lectores a tomar decisiones informadas y a adoptar estrategias para manejar adecuadamente sus deudas.
El 70% del territorio de San Martín se encuentra identificado como zona de riesgo.
(2022-02-01) López Martínez, Brenda Celina; Bernal Piche, David Alfredo; Rosales Castro, Yupiltsinca
El municipio de San Martín, se ha visto afectado por fenómenos naturales, ocasionando deslaves, inundaciones, incendios y aparición de cárcavas. Un factor determinante en la creación de las diferentes cárcavas que actualmente tiene el municipio ha sido la composición del suelo ya que gran parte del territorio del municipio está conformada por Tierra Blanca Joven este tipo de tierra es un material muy susceptible ante el flujo de agua por sus condiciones químicas y físicas, que al estar expuestos a un gran flujo de agua se erosionan con facilidad. Además la cercanía que tienen con la caldera de Ilopango los municipios Soyapango, Ilopango Tonacatepeque y San Martín los hace más problemáticos porque el suelo de Tierra Blanca Joven no está bien consolidado. El fenómeno de las cárcavas no es nuevo en el Municipio de San Martín, pero en los últimos años se ha agudizado por construcciones en lugares inadecuados, el mal manejo de aguas lluvias y negras, la deforestación y la falta de mantenimiento de los sistemas de drenajes.
A comparative study of the english speaking proficiency of the 4th year students from the B.A. in Modern Languages specialization in French and English and students from B.A. in English Teaching at the Foreign Language Department, University of El Salvador, semester I, 2017
(2017-09-09) Vásquez López, Jeysel Lisbeth; Hernández Mendoza, Karla Maritza; Regalado Morales, Íngrid Jacqueline; Carranza Campos, Miguel Ángel; Contreras Cárcamo, Mauricio Salvador
Speaking is one of the most important skills in the process of learning a second language. The development of this skill is influenced by some factors. These factors play an important role in the development of the speaking skill, as the researchers could verify in this study. The aim of this study is to make a comparison and to investigate the aspects that make a difference in the English speaking proficiency between the 4th year students from the B.A. in Modern Languages specialization in French and English and students from the B.A. in English Teaching Option at the Foreign Language Department, of semester I, 2017. One of the objectives of this investigation is to know the level of the English speaking proficiency of the students from both majors because it is something that draws attention so as to wonder what major has better oral English performance. To clarify that doubt, this research shows the levels reached by the students. To carry out this study, it is necessary to make use of a mixed research (qualitative and quantitative) and a descriptive study since the main aim is to analyze the oral performance between two groups of students and then to show some characteristics that make one group of students better in front the other. The analysis of the data shows the results obtained from oral interviews and surveys, confirming with the final results the English speaking level of the 4th year students from both majors.
A comparison between the fluency level of english reached by students of advanced english I, semester II 2017, from the Modern Languages major and the English teaching major at the Foreign Language Department, University of El Salvador
(2017-12-04) Bernal Menjivar, Jesús Alexis; Marroquín Aguilar, Héctor Ernesto; Romero Díaz, Katya Georgina; Escobar, Nelson Bladimir; Contreras Cárcamo, Mauricio Salvador
Communicating by using a second or third language enable people to be more competent for the diversity of challenges found in everyday life. This characteristic enhances people to establish a better relationship with other people. It is not only what people say, but also the way they say it what can make them more reliable and skilled at the moment of performing a task, or encountering a situation in which the use of the mother tongue is not allowed. This research tries to set the difference in fluency among both majors by questioning and reviewing the dedication consecrated to learn a second language. In order to gather the data, some placement tests and interviews were assigned and performed to evaluate the knowledge that students have acquired through the years of study. The information stored in their brains is clearly related to the fluency at the moment of communicating an idea since a person without enough vocabulary would not be able to produce a clear speech. However, there are some blind spots that need to be covered in both majors but the main one is how to make students be aware about their speaking progress since there is a lack of consistency at the moment of delivering a message.
A comparison between the theory and the practice on the evaluation process of the Foreign Language Department at the University of El Salvador; during semester I and II, 2003
(2004-05-01) Benavides Espinal, Cesia Jemimma; Dávila Romero,, Zoila Guadalupe; Salazar Murcia, Pedro Antonio; Salazar Murcia, Pedro Antonio
Constantly, the language teachers devote precious time to report the progress and to get the most benefits from language learners’ performance on a subject. But 5 we do not have enough time to meditate on the deep importance of the processes, the evaluation techniques and the people involved in the educational field. For that reason the focus of this graduation project intends to expand, into some degree, the problematic that is taking place in the Foreign Language Department at the University of El Salvador semester I and II, 2003, regarding the lack of criteria in the Policy of this institution. Essentially, they have to do with the type of training for professors, the contribution of tests results, and considerations on improving the teaching-learning process throughout the Evaluation techniques. Moreover, many opinions were included to have a reliable sample to be mixed with the bibliographical information. In summary, it is expected that teachers, students as well as other people engaged in the foreign language teaching field take the most significant part of this argumentative essay.
A comparison of the entry and exit speaking and reading proficiency level of Practicum I & II students and its effects on their teaching performance as assistants at the Foreign Lnguage Department at the University of el Salvador, semester I & II, 2016
(2016-12-09) Campos Guevara, Martha Eugenia; Montenegro Landaverde, Marina Abigail; Quintanilla Ayala, Juan Carlos; Mata Chávez, Miguel Angel; Landaverde, Manuel Alexander
This study determines the entry and exit English language proficiency in the speaking and reading skills that students from the Bachelor of Arts in English with emphasis in teaching have gotten and if the proficiency level influences on their teaching performance as assistants whereas they are required to teach English as a foreign language in the practicum I and II. Also this study attempts to identify the language deficiencies that students had and how they overcome those problems while they were teaching English; taking into consideration that they were assigned to teach English as a foreign language since basic up to advanced levels. The CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) was selected to indicate the students’ level of English proficiency which was measured by applying the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) for the reading skill; the English speaking proficiency was measured by the speaking part of the TOEFL question 1 and 2. The population was the students from the fourth year of the Bachelor of Arts in English with emphasis in teaching of the University of El Salvador, semester I and II, 2016 carrying teaching practice I and II. The sample was 14 students assigned to do their practicum at the Foreign Language Department. Subsequently, data was collected by applying the instruments; the researchers divided students in the practicum by levels from A1 up to C2; the data was organized into tables and represented in graphs to ease the analysis and interpret the results. Lastly, the researchers provided conclusions and recommendations about the importance of the English proficiency when teaching EFL for students from the Bachelor of Arts in English with Emphasis in Teaching.
A comparison of the teaching style of the professors of intermediate intensive english I and advanced intensive english I courses at the Foreign Language Department of the University of El Salvador semester II, 2011
(2012-10-03) Ruiz Escobar, Eldaa Avida; Ruíz Arévalo, Nancy Isabel; Escobar López, Nicolasa; Martínez Bonilla, Evelyn Yasmín; Llanes Márquez López, Jorge Homero; Garay Salinas, Ricardo
The principal objective of this work is to determine the incidence of the different teaching styles of the foreign language professors at the Foreign Language Department at the University of El Salvador on their students’ learning process. The teaching learning process implies many steps and resources. Both students and teachers are the unique beings who possess their own way of learning and teaching. The English teaching and learning process is a pedagogical act that involves both teachers and students and the relationship among challenging and interesting activities, course goals, and evaluation that make students get involved in class. The teachers cannot stick to what is written in English teaching method books, but it is suggested that they use them as a help to manage the class effectively and find out students’ interests to make a vital, dynamic scene of real conversational or discussion situations, so the teachers play a huge role in the learning process, and how teachers develop activities in the classroom, and just how they present the materials affect how well students learn and how much they retain. teaching styles represent those enduring personal qualities and behaviors that appear in how we conduct our classes. It is something that defines us, that guides and directs our instructional processes, and that has effect on students and their ability to learn. Also teaching style refers to a teacher‘s personal behaviors and media used to transmit data or receive them from the learner and involve the implementation of the teacher’s philosophy about teaching.
A description of the humanitarian sense of the 5th year students of The School of Arts and Social Sciences of the University of El Salvador seen through the students´ participation in social programs during the first semester of 2018
(2018-10-01) Guerra Mejía, Valeria Madai; Henríquez Marroquín, Katherine Iliana; Rosales Portillo, Evelyn Beatriz; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia; Contreras Cárcamo, Mauricio Salvador
A description of the humanitarian Sense of the students of the 5th year of The School of Arts and Social Sciences of the University of El Salvador seen through the student's participation in Social Programs during the first Semester 2018”. The students of the fifth year of The School of Arts and Social Sciences are expected to follow the humanitarian approach of the school in order to contribute to the resolution of the current social problems by participating in humanitarian activities in favor of the development of Salvadorans in general. Therefore, the purpose of this research work was: to describe how students of the School of Arts and Social Sciences get involved in humanitarian programs during their studies. A survey was conducted to collect the necessary information; a questionnaire containing open and close-ended questions about the participation of students in humanitarian projects, and factors that might being enhance a committed way of thinking in pro of the developing of the society was used . The obtained results provided the researchers with information about what the main factors that influence the students’ humanitarian behavior are: political, religious, familial, or/and the philosophy of the University. At the same time, the results also showed the humanitarian activities in which students have been involved during their studies, and how this participation has benefited or affected them in their professional and personal life. Besides, the research makes reference to the factors that might be hindering the student’s participation. The School of Arts and Social Sciences of the University of El Salvador can use the results of this research to evaluate the current participation in humanitarian projects of the students, and if the philosophical framework stated is being attained
A description of the most frequent speaking activities implemented by teachers in advanced English I courses at Foreign Language Department in Bachelor of arts major emphasis in English teaching semester II,2016
(2017-03-01) Cruz Chanta, Karla Guadalupe; García Menjivar, Jeremías Joel; Mejía Teas, Denis Alexander; Mata, Miguel Ángel; Landaverde, Manuel Alexander
This research group intends to find out the most frequent speaking activities implemented by teachers in Advanced English I courses at Foreign Language Department in bachelor of arts major emphasis in English teaching semester II, 2016. For this research, as a group will take into account the speaking activities such as debate, oral presentation, brainstorming, role-play, reading and discussing the material in class, speak task, making video, discussing that teachers apply at the moment to impart the class for encourage their students some oral activities, in the group opinion, can help to overcome difficulties when using this speaking activities. In the first chapter, the team will expose the interest of this research. Also, they will present the sample of students this research has been based upon. In the second chapter, the researchers begin with a theoretical framework. The third chapter presents the methodology of the project and the group team report the events of the implementation of a number of speaking activities that can help overcome the problems students may find when speak English. The investigators will present the analysis of the observation in chapter four. Finally, as a group will expose our conclusions and recommendations of this research project.
A description of the self-efficacy levels in the students of The Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages with Specialization in French and English, Department of Foreign Languages, University of El Salvador, Semester II – 2018
(2021-11-30) Nieto de García, Jennifer Elizabeth; Romero Pérez, José Abraham; Miranda Peña, Verónica Guadalupe; Oliva, José Israel; Carranza Campos, Miguel Ángel
Throughout this research study, the researchers tried to find the best recommendations to implement solutions on how students can learn two languages at the same time and how they can measure the level of academic self-efficacy in the learning process. The research project is formed by five chapters. The first chapter is basically the segment that includes the introduction, stamen of the problem, background and need, purpose of the study, research questions, significance of the field, definitions and limitations. The second chapter is all about the literature review that involves the information that the researchers collected from books, articles on internet, mentioning theories and authors supporting the research project. The third chapter explains the methodology of the research, which describes the methods, introduction, participants, measurement and instruments, and data analysis. In this chapter, the instruments that the researchers administered to the students was a survey, which was used to gather information about the topic. Chapter four is all about the data analysis process; this is the section where all the information gathered from the instruments is analyzed by the researchers to find percentages and what the students answer related to the research topic. Finally, chapter five is related to the conclusions and recommendations that the researchers propose based on this research project to find the best suggestions to solve the issue under study. Key Words: Self-efficacy ; Learning ; Languages ; Measure ; Level.
A descriptive analysis based on the transition from the online to the face-to-face modality in the english language teaching learning process during the months of April to July, year 2021, due to COVID-19 pandemic case: 7th, 8th and 9th grades, Centro Escolar “Colonia Las Brisas Soyapango
(2021-09-13) Avelar Ramírez, Armando José; Meléndez Preza, Brenda Marisela; Pineda Avalos, Haydee Abigail; Rodríguez Argueta, Francisco Antonio; Carranza Campos, Miguel Angel
The Covid-19 affected the way of teaching and learning for students and teachers. As a result, different educational actions had to be taken in El Salvador in order to cope with the pandemic and keep the education going in the country. Virtual modality became in the primary form of education because Covid-19 did not allow to have face-to-face classes since 2020. Now, the education has been getting back to normal and students and teachers have face-to-face classes in a pandemic era. This study shows how different the virtual modality and the face-to-face modality are, and how they impacted on the students’ learning process.
A descriptive study about the functionality of the Program of Distance Education focused in the subject of english for senior students in this program, in the public schools: Complejo Educativo Pedro F. Cantor, Centro Escolar República de Haiti, Instituto de Educación a Distancia Laura Vicuña and Centro Educativo Católico María Mazzarello located in Sonsonate and Santa Tecla
(2008-11-28) Mancía Valle, José Alfredo; Sinto Masín, José Félix; Zuñiga Martínez, Cristina Isabel; Rosales Baltes, Andrés Roberto
The public education is a modality that has allowed people to have access to different kinds of education. The two most important systems of education in El Salvador are: Education Presencial and Educación a Distancia which have helped to a wide and flexible teaching way, in the case ofsecond language (English) this is based in the communication among people through time and space. The present research,“A Descriptive Study about the functionality of the program of Distance Education focused in the subject of English for senior students in this program, in the public schools: Complejo Educativo “Pedro F. Cantor”, Centro Escolar Républica de Haiti, Instituto de Educación a Distancia "Laura Vicuña" and Centro Educativo Católico "Maria Mazzarello" located in Sonsonate and Santa Tecla.”, was basically developed with the purpose to give information about the function of this education system and also describe how the teachers and students work in this modality, in this way both situations can be a reference for improving possible shortcomings in the teaching-learning process. In this text a series of aspects are shown, they helped to have a better conceptualization about the principal aspects that the modality contained, which helped to give a better idea how it was working and if it fulfilled the necessities to the students who were taking part in this educative alternative (Distance Education).
A descriptive study about the tutor-teachers’ role upon student teachers developing their practicum in the English teaching projects at PNC and the foreign language department, case: students immersed in the subject of Teaching Practice II, semester II- 2017, University of El Salvador
(2018-05-24) Linares Moreno, Nelson Edgardo; Evora Marroquín, Adonahill Elías; Pérez Gonzalez, Oscar Antonio; Rodriguez Argueta, Francisco Antonio; Contreras Cárcamo, Mauricio Salvador
What is the main reason for this research paper? It was also noticed that there was already a research project focused on the difficulties found while developing the Practice Teaching in the CENIUES English Program. Even though the information was related to the topic under study, the group considered that there is some sort of novelty because the research is focused on a different environment. The present research Project aims to describe a study about the tutor-teacher’s role upon student-teachers developing their practicum in the PNC English Teaching program and in some subjects of the B.A of English Teaching at the Foreign Language Department in the University of El Salvador. This report describes the way in which the appropriate development of the tutor-teacher’s role can affect student-teachers’ performance during the development of the entire practice teaching period. Tutoring is an activity that can be beneficial when it is given in appropriate ways. This process is very important especially when student-teachers are developing their teaching skills because it gives the students the opportunities to build confidence and increase their classroom management. There has been inconsistence from tutor-teachers when complying with their roles. This paper will also explain the process followed by the research team to collect meaningful and effective information regarding the real role of tutor-teachers assigned a student-teacher. For carrying out this present study, the research questions were answered by surveys and interviews. These questionnaires were useful to collect information about the point of view of tutor-teachers and student-teachers about the role of tutor teachers while mentoring students developing their practice teaching. With the implementation of this, the researchers were able to obtain and compare information about the main findings to respond the research questions.
A descriptive study of speaking activities implemented in Basic Intensive English I courses (groups 05 - 06) semester I at the Foreign Language Department at University of El Salvador.
(2018-06-15) Hernández Ángel, Mónica Alejandra; Marin Repreza, Victoria Evelyn; Orellana Martínez, Katherine Judith; Mata Chávez, Miguel Ángel; Contreras, Mauricio
“A descriptive study of the options to do the community work of 5 in the Communication Specialization area from the Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages in Semester I/2019”
(2019-12-01) Cuchilla de De León, Nataly Alejandra; Palacios Machuca, Verónica Elizabeth; Villanueva Henríquez, Flor de María; Mata Chávez, Miguel Ángel; Contreras Cárcamo, Mauricio Salvador
The study was based on knowing and making a descriptive study of the options to do the community work of fifth-year students in the communication area from the Bachelor of Arts in modern Languages in semester I/2019 focusing on implementation of community work when they choose the communication specialization. The population of the study was based on the fifth-year students who developed their community work in Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages with specialization in French and English. The practitioners wanted to identify some of the problems and the level of satisfaction or in satisfaction they faced in the process. Besides, an interview was conducted to the students in order to get more specific information that helped and facilitated to practitioners to gather deeper information about the research topic. The method applied in this research was the mixed method (qualitative and quantitative approaches). The outcome of the study indicated the feeling and experiences obtained in the students during the process of their community work. In order to implement a previous and good orientation for the students of the Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages Specialty in English and French at the beginning of the major that one may provide guiding to the students when choosing one of the two specializations.
A descriptive study of the results obtained in blended-learning intensive english Courses in the language skills development area at the Department of Foreign Languages of the University of El Salvador during the Year 2014
(2016-11-01) Bran Rodas, Eduardo José; Monterrosa González, Rubén Alberto; Gamero Ortíz, José Ricardo; Contreras, Mauricio
During the past two years, a blended-learning program using Moodle and Facebook social media, has been implemented through the use of a virtual learning platform in a number of English courses in the Foreign Languages Department. This virtual platform has been mostly used to provide virtual access to materials and other information resources to students registered in these courses. This action has been taken mainly in an effort to overcome the lack of space for the growing population of the Department. It is essential that the impact and repercussions of the blended-learning program implementation through the application of this virtual learning platform (Moodle) be studied and surveyed to make a diagnosis of the practicality of such implementation. The purpose of this research is to: • Find out the results of the application of a blended-learning program in Intensive English courses at the Foreign Languages Department. • Determine if the current development of the blended-learning program in Intensive English courses satisfies student’s needs. • Identify how the implementation of blended-learning program courses can benefit the Foreign Languages Department on its overpopulation issues. • Describe how the blended-learning program in Intensive English courses is carried out
A diagnosis for updating the study plan of the Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages, specialization in French and English, Department of Foreign Languages, University of El Salvador, year 2020
(2020-11-03) Alfaro Escamilla, Madelyn Elizabeth; Dubón Aguilar, Flor Maritza; Menjivar Escobar, Jocelyn Yajaira; Ayala, Edgar Nicolás; Blandón de Castro, Norma Cecilia
This research diagnoses opinions of three sectors (professors, students and graduates) on a needed curricular update of the Modern Languages major through an exploratory study of the current academic plan, and it is grounded on curriculum design theories and models. Towards that end, surveys and interviews, as part of a mixed research approach, will be used to gather and, afterwards, analyze data which will unveil results leading to potential curricular changes. In short, expected latest and freshest research results might well serve the purpose of a curricular update which is undoubtedly needed after 18 years of this study plan approval (Modern Languages study plan was approved in 2002)
A diagnosis of technical english needs of electrical engineering students of the university of El Salvador
(1989-01-01) Gonzalez Flores, Jose Pablo; Alvarado Morales, José Matthew
The seed that gave birth to the present work was an experience of the authors with an electrical engineering student approaching graduation. This student needed to read literature in english for this work; and according to his own words, he had not learned anything in his english i course because at that time he had not been aware of the importance english had for his major. He realized his mistake when he found himself unable to comprehend the information sources in english. however after taking some lessons, this upper-level student proved to be a fast english learner.
A diagnosis of the current state of the teaching of english offered to the Departaments and Schools of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities by the Foreing Languages Department of the University of El Salvador
(2009-01-01) Canjura Palma, Manuel de Jesús; Márquez Segovia, Ana Ruth; Ruiz Saravia, Jensy Soyett; Franco Ramos, Rina; Franco Ramos, Rina
For more than two decades, the Foreign Languages Department of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities has taught English courses to different Schools of the University of El Salvador whenever it has been required by them. According to the faculty, many different schools include the English subject either as part of the curricula or as an elective course, but because many of these Departments and Schools do not count on specialized personnel to teach those courses, the Foreign Languages Department through the “Service Area,” teaches English to those schools and Departments that require this service. The present project makes reference to the current state of the English TeachingLearning Process to students from different schools of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. This research was focused on two aspects mainly. First, it focused on the kind of service provided to those schools by the Foreign Languages Department; and second to find out if the main objectives of each major benefited with this service are accomplished.
A diagnosis of the role of integrative and instrumental motivations in the process of learning english as a foreign language: the case of third-year students from modern languages major, semester II-2013, at the Foreign Languages Department, UES
(2014-04-09) Alvarez, Marta Azucena; Hernández López, Cristina Iveth; Solis Quijada, Wendi Martina; Franco Ramos, Rhina; Ayala, Edgar Nicolás
Nowadays the English language has become a fundamental tool in international business communication and the most used language around the world. Due to that fact, learning English has become a need for people in order to get better job opportunities, to connect with other cultures, or to have access to up-to-date information. However, learning this language is not as easy as people may think because many factors are involved in this process. Among those important elements we find Motivation, which, to our judgment, is one of the most important ones. Motivation is at the heart of learning a foreign language since it is the force which drives people to achieve their goals. Because of that, some experts in the linguistic field such as Gardner and Lambert, Ellis and Brown agreed that language learning motivation can be divided into two types: Integrative and Instrumental Motivations, a sub-category of Extrinsic motivation. The first one shows the desire of students to integrate themselves to the target language community and the second one involves learning the language with instrumental reasons. Being aware of it, this study was conducted in order to find out the role of both types of motivation in the process of learning English and which of them predominates the most among third-year students from Modern Languages Major at the Foreign Languages Department of the University of El Salvador during semester II-2013.

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