Stand-up comedy is one of the most representative forms of entertainment in the U.S. It plays a big role in the construction of identity of the various communities. It is the place where comedians can openly discuss about ...

This study aimed to find out what perceptions about AAVE (African American Vernacular English) and its speakers were upheld by Foreign Languages students at Universidad del Valle. Students from all of the English courses ...

It is well known that the new media play an important role in people’s lives nowadays. What seems remarkable is the fact that traditional communication practices are being redefined and new ones have emerged as a consequence ...

Teaching a language is also teaching culture. This aspect can be often overlooked or simplified to the point where stereotypes are reproduced or the nuance and diversity is lost. This applied linguistics study employed ...

We are entering a new era in which it is an undeniable that foreign language (FL) learning is incredibly important due to globalization. Educational systems are well aware and are committed to improve students’ FL ...