Sociología literaria de la modernidad: estudio comparado de "1984" de George Orwell y "La Fundación" de Antonio Buero Vallejo

Abstract

"1984" y "La Fundación" presentan a Winston y a Tomás, respectivamente, luchando contra un poder que les roba la libertad y que pretende despojarles de su humanidad. Estos textos no solo son una respuesta ante los regímenes políticos abusivos del siglo XX, sino que invitan a reflexionar sobre la construcción de cualquier sociedad. En cambio, plantean diferentes situaciones y visiones sociales. Winston comienza llevando una vida vigilada, pero con libertad de movimientos; y Tomás está siempre encerrado. No obstante, este dispone de una libertad de pensamiento que impide la deshumanización que experimenta Winston. Estos textos reflejan la crisis de la modernidad, en la que la ausencia de un paradigma defnido desorienta y desprotege al individuo frente a las demandas y los abusos sociales.

The teaching of Languages for Specific Purposes (LSP) constitutes a specific field of research dedicated to the adaptation of the methodologies developed within the general framework of language teaching to special situations of learning. In Spain, LSP didactics began to develop in the 90’s of the 20th century. Thus, the AELFE began in 1992 and AETER in 1997. Since then, the framework of action of specific didactics has been broadened to other types of learning, such as the teaching of Spanish as a host language for immigrants. More recently, to these specific didactics have been joined other frames of application. This is the case, for example, of Spanish sign languages (Spanish and Catalan), which were officially recognized by law 27/2007, of 23 October, which also regulates the means of support for oral communication of the deaf and those with hearing impairment. From this perspective, the present paper aims to describe the theoretical assumptions that support the teaching of language for specific purposes and to explain some of its practical applications in the design of academic activities at university level.