Biblioteca Paula Webb

10/07/2026

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

Descubre en nuestra biblioteca la fuerza del teatro de Henrik Ibsen. The Wild Duck (El pato silvestre) en formato de libreto, una lectura bilingüe que invita a reflexionar sobre la verdad, la ilusión y la libertad.

839.82274 IBS
ID:00211566
The Wild Duck

Lectura en formato de libreto teatral en idioma inglés.

A play blending realism and symbolism. The Ekdal family lives in fragile harmony, caring for their daughter Hedvig and a wounded wild duck that symbolizes their illusions. The arrival of Gregers Werle, determined to expose hidden truths, shatters this balance and leads to tragedy. The script format allows readers to experience the intensity of theatre in its original form.

09/06/2026

418.02 CRO
ID: CGU0041761
Translation in the digital age
Cronin, Michael

Michael Cronin’s Translation in the Digital Age (2012) explores how digital technologies—such as online machine translation, crowdsourcing, and smartphone apps—are transforming translation practices, with profound cultural and social consequences. It is especially relevant for students in modern languages, translation studies, cultural studies, and applied linguistics.

Synopsis
• The book argues that we are living in the “Translation Age”, where digital tools reshape how languages interact.
• Cronin examines the impact of automation, crowdsourced translation, and global platforms like Google Translate.
• He highlights both opportunities (greater accessibility, multilingual communication) and challenges (ethical transparency, cultural homogenization, limits of machine translation).
• The text connects translation to broader debates on technology, society, and politics, making it interdisciplinary.
Academic Programs Supported
This book is a vital resource for:
• Modern languages: understanding how digital tools affect language learning and translation.
• Translation studies: critical perspectives on machine translation, translation memory, and post-editing.
• Cultural studies: exploring how translation mediates global digital culture.
• Applied linguistics: analyzing communication, multilingualism, and digital discourse.
• Media and communication: studying translation in online platforms, social media, and digital publishing.

Table of Contents (summary)
1. Introduction: The Translation Age
2. The House of Translation
3. Plain Speaking
4. Translating Limits
5. Everyware
6. Details
7. Notes
8. Bibliography
9. Index

How is technology changing translation? Discover “Translation in the Digital Age” by Michael Cronin, a groundbreaking book that explores the impact of machine translation, crowdsourcing, and digital platforms on languages and cultures. Perfect for students of modern languages, translation studies, cultural studies, and applied linguistics. A must read for anyone interested in the future of communication in the digital era!

09/06/2026

378.242 TER
ID: CGU0093855
Writing a proposal for your dissertation: guidelines and examples
Terrell, Steven R

Writing a Proposal for Your Dissertation: Guidelines and Examples (2nd edition) by Steven R. Terrell is a practical, step by step guide designed to help graduate students craft strong and defensible dissertation proposals.

• It explains how to write each section: problem statement, purpose, research questions, hypotheses, literature review, and methodology.
• Includes hands on exercises (“Let’s Start Writing”), checklists, and examples of proposals in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches.
• Provides case studies across disciplines such as education, health, and criminal justice.
• Offers advice for structuring both the five chapter and four chapter dissertation models.
This book blends theory and practice, making it an essential tool for students aiming to advance their academic research.
Academic Programs Supported

The book is valuable for students in:

• Education: pedagogy, educational policy, online learning.
• Social sciences: psychology, sociology, social work.
• Business and administration: management, innovation, leadership.
• Engineering and technology: systems, processes, and technology management.
• Health and medicine: clinical research, public health, therapies.

Table of Contents (summary)
1. Your dissertation proposal
2. Problem statement
3. Purpose, questions, and hypotheses
4. Literature review
5. Research methodology
o Quantitative methods
o Qualitative methods
o Mixed designs
6. Assessing accomplishments
7. Review questions and answers
8. Glossary and references
9. Complete proposal examples

Are you preparing your master’s or doctoral dissertation? The book “Writing a Proposal for Your Dissertation” by Steven R. Terrell guides you step by step to write a clear and defensible proposal. With practical exercises and real examples, it’s perfect for students in education, social sciences, business, engineering, and health. A must have resource to move forward with your academic research!

09/06/2026

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11/05/2026

New Acquisition – Paula Webb Library
30.72 GOR
CGU0094040
Research Design: Creating Robust Approaches for the Social Sciences
Gorard, Stephen

This book by Stephen Gorard provides a clear and rigorous guide to research design in the social sciences, focusing on how to develop strong and reliable methodological approaches. It emphasizes the importance of clarity, coherence, and transparency in designing research projects, helping students and researchers avoid common pitfalls.
The text explains how to formulate research questions, select appropriate methods, and ensure the validity and reliability of findings. It also promotes an evidence-based approach to decision-making, encouraging critical reflection on methodological practices and assumptions.

Academic Relevance
This publication supports study plans in the social sciences by:
Providing guidance on designing robust and credible research projects.

Strengthening understanding of research quality and evidence.
Encouraging critical evaluation of methods and results.
Bridging theory and practice in research methodology.
Content Highlights
Principles of effective research design.
Strategies for ensuring validity and reliability.
Selection and justification of research methods.
Common challenges in social science research.
Practical recommendations for high-quality research outcomes.

11/05/2026

Nueva Adquisición – Biblioteca Paula Webb
468.0071 LIN
ID:CGU0093416
Lingüística aplicada: adquisición del español como lengua extranjera
Ahern, Aoife Kathleen

Este libro de Aoife Kathleen Ahern ofrece una visión clara y fundamentada sobre el proceso de adquisición del español como lengua extranjera, desde una perspectiva de la lingüística aplicada. La obra explora los principales enfoques teóricos y metodológicos que explican cómo los estudiantes aprenden una segunda lengua, destacando factores lingüísticos, cognitivos y sociales involucrados en el aprendizaje.
El texto presenta una explicación accesible de los procesos de desarrollo lingüístico, así como estrategias prácticas para la enseñanza efectiva del español como lengua extranjera. Además, integra ejemplos y reflexiones que permiten comprender los retos y oportunidades en contextos educativos diversos.
Relevancia Académica
Esta publicación apoya los planes de estudio en lingüística, enseñanza de idiomas y ciencias de la educación, mediante:

La explicación de teorías clave en la adquisición de segundas lenguas.
El análisis de métodos y enfoques para la enseñanza del español.
El fomento del pensamiento crítico sobre prácticas pedagógicas.
La vinculación entre teoría lingüística y práctica educativa.

Aspectos Destacados

Fundamentos de la lingüística aplicada.
Procesos de adquisición del español como lengua extranjera.
Factores cognitivos y sociales en el aprendizaje de idiomas.
Estrategias didácticas para la enseñanza del español.
Reflexión sobre evaluación y desarrollo de competencias lingüísticas.