Grado en Estudios Ingleses

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Rediscovering the Ancient Tales: Madeline Miller's Contemporary Narrative Inspired in Greek Myths
(2023) Lara Ojeda, Paola; Chacón Carmona, Vicente; Filología Inglesa (Literatura Inglesa y Norteamericana)
This study focuses on the contemporary adaptations of Madeline Miller inspired in Greek myths. Miller, the 21st century author, stands out in the retelling of myths and has found her place in contemporary literature providing a modern response to ancient myths through her novels. This research aims to analyse Miller’s works, examining her narrative techniques, character portrayals, and thematic explorations. By analysing Miller’s The Song of Achilles, Circe, and Galatea, this work concentrates on understand more profoundly her distinctive reinterpretations, approaches, and the cultural impact of her retellings. Through a comprehensive examination of her adaptations, this TFG aims to contribute to the broader discourse on the cultural significance of Greek mythology in modern literature.
A Classification of English and Spanish Metaphors: Lakoff's Theory of Conceptual Metaphor revisited
(2023) Rodríguez Martín, Paula María; López Soto, María Teresa; Filología Inglesa (Lengua Inglesa)
Conceptual metaphors and how they are presented and used in our day to day language have been recurrent topics of investigation and inquiry in the field of Cognitive Linguistics over the past 50 years. This study is mainly based on the Theory of Metaphor Cognition presented by Lakoff and Johnson in their book “Metaphors We Live By”, written in 1080. This book entailed a change in the way metaphors were conceived, making them a tool for cognition and understanding instead of only a tool for ornamentation. The study essentially consists of an analysis and comparison of some common conceptual metaphors in English and Spanish by which speakers of these languages express certain universal concepts. The study demonstrates the importance of language and metaphors in the process of cognition of our surrounding world but also the important role culture plays in this acknowledgment and discovery of the world around us.
English-Spanish project Translation of The Novel, How High We Go in The Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu
(2023) Morillo Gómez, Aída; Porcel García, María Isabel; Filología Inglesa (Literatura Inglesa y Norteamericana)
The Not-So-Gothic Tale of May Sinclair: A Psychoanalytic Analysis of "The Intercessor"
(2023) Martínez Recio, Luis Ángel; Tejedor Cabrera, José Mª; Filología Inglesa (Literatura Inglesa y Norteamericana)
The tumultuous evolution of the 19th, caused by many sociocultural changes, altered the perspective in which the world was seen. The peculiar, rooted beliefs of the Victorian era collided and provoked the emergence of a new perspective that reconsidered human purposes. The genesis of Gothic literature appeared because of the anxieties of society that arose due to the rapid advancements in technology and unfamiliar ideologies. These unprecedented changes ushered in a change of paradigm, which gave rise to a sense of dislocation, alienation and apprehension that manifested through Gothic fiction. Additionally, the theory of psychoanalysis that spread out at the beginning of the 20th century because of the great influence of the Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud proposed to understand the human mind both socially and individually, and was applied even in the arts. In this paper, I will analyse one of the early stories of the British author May Sinclair – “The Intercessor” (1911) – where there is a combination of Gothic and psychoanalysis.
Exploring the Relationship between English Proficiency and Pronunciation Skills and the Effect of Explicit Pronunciation Instruction on Beginner-Intermediate Learners of English
(2023) Maraver Perea, Julián; Cuenca Villarín, María Heliodora; Filología Inglesa (Lengua Inglesa)
This study examines the relationship between English proficiency levels and pronunciation skills among Spanish-speaking learners of English, and explores the impact of explicit pronunciation instruction. Eight participants were enrolled and divided into two groups according to their English proficiency levels. A pre-test was administered to assess the production of three pairs of target English consonants: [b] and [v], [tʃ] and [ʃ], and [dʒ] and [j], which are known to pose problems for Spanish students. Following the pre-test, the beginner-intermediate group and an advanced informant who struggled in the pre-test underwent specialised pronunciation guidance. Then, a post-test was conducted after training to measure the potential improvements. Results revealed a positive relationship between English proficiency and pronunciation skills, with some higher proficiency learners displaying pronunciation difficulties. However, a noticeable improvement in pronunciation accuracy was recorded post-training across all participants who received the instruction, irrespective of their initial English proficiency level. The study suggests that while English proficiency may have a variable impact on pronunciation, targeted instruction can lead to a significant progress. Despite the small sample size, the outcome emphasises the potential benefits of explicit pronunciation instruction for English language learners and points to its importance in language pedagogy. Future research with larger samples is recommended to reinforce these findings.
The Yellow Sphinx: A Social and Cultural analysis of Ada Leverson's Yellow Book Stories
(2023) Florentín Benítez, Lis Valeria; Pérez Jáuregui, María Jesús; Filología Inglesa (Literatura Inglesa y Norteamericana)
Portraits of “Disabilities” in James Joyce’s Dubliners (A selection of stories: “The sisters”, “Eveline”, “A Little Cloud”, “A Painful Case”)
(2025) Mata Ríos, Laura; Porcel García, María Isabel; Filología Inglesa (Literatura Inglesa y Norteamericana)
The Logic of Madness: A Study of Female Hysteria as a Site of Rebellion in Susan Glaspell's Trifles and The Verge
(2025) García Lobo, Isabel; Chacón Carmona, Vicente; Filología Inglesa (Literatura Inglesa y Norteamericana)
The Acquisition of Spanish Pronunciation by Irish Learners
(2025) Morales Fernández, Francisco José; Cuenca Villarín, María Heliodora; Filología Inglesa (Lengua Inglesa)
The current study focuses on segmental aspects of language and aims at inspecting possible negative transfers from Irish English as the L1 to Spanish as the L2 in Irish learners of Spanish with an intermediate level of proficiency (B1). Five participants from different areas in Ireland have been selected to perceive and produce the speech materials. Three different tests were designed as to detect possible negative transfers and contrast them with the results to be obtained (a perception test in Spanish and two production tests: one for IE as the L1 and another one for Spanish as the L2). The above-mentioned tests did not have the same length. While the perception test contained 50 minimal pairs in Spanish, the production tests contained 85 (IE) and 72 (Spanish) words in isolation and 15 sentences (Spanish). The results of the project show that there are certain negative transfers from IE as the L1 to Spanish as the L2 that mould the participants´ outcome regarding perception and production tasks. Moreover, these results suggest that participants apply the L1 phonetic rules to L2 pronunciation, resulting in undefined and/or inaccurate pronunciations. However, these results could change if they were studied in a semi-spontaneous conversation. Furthermore, concerning new sounds the results seem to unveil that it is harder to acquire new sounds that are not present in the L1 sound system. Anyhow, the degree of difficulty is similar in the perception and production tests.
Investigating Attention: A Study Design on Attention Tests in Children Aged 9 to 16
(2025) Espinar Calderón, Marta; López Soto, María Teresa; Filología Inglesa (Lengua Inglesa)
This study investigated attention and inhibition processes in children aged 9 to 16 years to assess attention during key stages of their cognitive development. To this end, a study was conducted with three participants aged 9, 13, and 16 years, and several tests were performed, such as auditory attention and cognitive flexibility, inhibition, and clocks, to analyse attentional and inhibitory control. Once the tests were completed, the data was analysed, confirming that as children get older, they show greater sustained attention, inhibition and cognitive flexibility.
Exploring word recognition in unfamiliar accents by Spanish learners of English
(2025) Lago Ortiz, Pilar; Cuenca Villarín, María Heliodora; Filología Inglesa (Lengua Inglesa)
English is spread and used worldwide in all aspects, from economics, and politics to social matters. Normally, students of English demonstrate greater understanding and preference for the varieties they are more exposed to, these are Received Pronunciation (RP) and General American (GenAm), this is why this study intends to demonstrate the importance of inserting a variety of accents when learning English so Spanish speakers could be prepared to face different scenarios. In order to obtain results, a group of 12 native Spanish speakers were asked to fulfil a test divided into two tasks, on the one hand, a forced-choice task or discrimination test, and on the other hand an orthographic transcription task or identification test. Both tasks consisted of the identification of words recorded by 9 English native speakers who had different accents focusing on the changes that each of them presented. In addition, to gather information to analyse study further, personal data linked to their background and contact with the language was gathered through a questionnaire which both groups of participants (speakers and listeners) had to answer. The results suggested that despite the high level most of the participants have, that does not change the fact that they maintain difficulties when it comes to understanding certain accents, mostly those that are not labelled as inner-circle varieties, RP and GenAm. As well, the findings highlight the importance of their perception of each of the accents when it comes to listening to them, a high percentage of the listeners stated that they have a greater sense of connection and affinity towards GenAm speakers although they categorized it as informal.
Exploring English Language Anxiety: A Study of Spanish University Students' Anxiety Levels and Strategies for Improvement
(2025) Cabello Moreno, Lucía; Sánchez Torres, Jorge; Filología Inglesa (Lengua Inglesa)
This Final Degree Project presents a literature review of language anxiety and its theoretical foundations, as well as of some teaching methods and approaches that some scholars have regarded as the most effective in reducing language anxiety in foreign English classrooms. Additionally, this paper depicts some key concepts concerning second language acquisition, such as Individual differences, which are crucial to understanding the learning/acquisition process. Furthermore, this paper employs a mixed method study, structured as a questionnaire, that investigates how anxiety affects Spanish university students learning English as a foreign language and explores whether some specific teaching methods and strategies previously discussed in the theoretical framework can reduce the presence of language anxiety. The findings suggest that adopting certain strategies and methods such as communicative approaches could enhance students’ performance and contribute to creating a safe environment in the English classroom.
Explorando la transferencia de algunas variedades regionales del español a la pronunciación del inglés
(2025) Gutiérrez Palma, Marina; Cuenca Villarín, María Heliodora; Filología Inglesa (Lengua Inglesa)
The present study aims to investigate the influence of regional Spanish varieties, specifically from Huelva, Cordoba, Madrid and Extremadura, on the pronunciation of selected English consonant sounds (/s, z, ʃ, θ, tʃ/), exploring how transfer patterns vary depending on the speaker’s dialect. Eight participants (two from each region), with intermediate to advanced English proficiency, completed three speech tasks that were designed to study this transfer, including reading a list of isolated words and pseudowords, reading sentences, and producing a one-minute semi-spontaneous response, all in both Spanish and English. The results indicate that there is a partial and variable transfer of phonetic features from L1 to L2, influenced by factors such as the type of feature, the level of control in the task (controlled vs. semi-spontaneous speech), and the individual characteristics of each speaker, including linguistic competence, phonological awareness, and exposure to English.
Code-Switching: The agreement between the noun and the adjective in Gibraltar’s Yanito
(2025) González Ganfornina, Nuria; Jiménez Fernández, Ángel Luis; Filología Inglesa (Lengua Inglesa)
Este estudio investigará el fenómeno del code-switching en el yanito, enfocándose principalmente en la concordancia entre los adjetivos y sustantivos. Investigaré cómo esta característica lingüística se manifiesta dentro del contexto único de Gibraltar, donde se habla yanito, el cual es un dialecto que se usa principalmente en el territorio. Mi investigación gira en torno a diferentes preguntas: ¿Cómo se manifiesta el code-switching en el yanito desde el punto de vista de la concordancia? ¿Qué patrón sigue? Mediante un análisis de las características sintácticas, semánticas y morfológicas de este, trataré de descubrir cuáles son estos patrones y teorías del code-switching y cuales son las reglas que dominan sobre la concordancia del sustantivo-adjetivo. Usando un método cualitativo para reunir y analizar ejemplos de datos orales, identificaré las implicaciones que requiere el proceso del lenguaje bilingüe. Estos descubrimientos, ayudarán a entender de una forma más exhaustiva los sistemas bilingües al igual que recalcará la importancia cultural de la alternación lingüística la cual le da forma tanto a la identidad como a la comunidad en yanito.
Bilingualism and the Influence of Language on Emotional Expression: a Pilot Study with Spanish-English Speakers
(2025) Gómez Martínez, Anita; Martín González, Javier; Filología Inglesa (Lengua Inglesa)
This study explores the possible relationship between bilingualism and the perception and expression of emotions. It presents a theoretical framework in which the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis and the Emotional Distance Hypothesis are key ideas. Additionally, a small related pilot study involving bilinguals with Spanish as their native tongue (L1) and English as their second language (L2) will be presented, with the main goal of examining whether emotional intensity may vary depending on the language used. The methodology includes a personal questionnaire, a word association task, and a hypothetical scenario task. While the results are limited, they suggest that, in most cases, L1 could be more strongly associated with emotional memory and autobiographical responses. These findings aim to offer a first glimpse of how language choice may shape emotional experience in bilingual individuals, providing a starting point for further discussion and investigation.
Fandom language: Sociolinguistic Study of Swifties as a Community of Practice
(2025) Noguera Montes, Laura; Ruiz Narbona, Esaúl; Filología Inglesa (Lengua Inglesa)
Due to the impact of fan communities nowadays and the way they are connected with language, this work will focus on the study and analysis of the linguistic competences used by Taylor Swift’s fans. Community of Practice and Social Network theoretic frameworks will be explored through the analysis of different YouTube videos from a Swiftie channel in order to identify and classify the linguistic expressions found and how they determine the Swifties as a Community of Practice.
Justifying the Unjust: A Vindication of Modern Tragedy
(2025) Ogalla Perojil, María; Chacón Carmona, Vicente; Filología Inglesa (Literatura Inglesa y Norteamericana)
Her Flesh Speaks True: Écriture Feminine and Woman’s Desire in Fleur Adcock’s Poetry
(2025-05-29) Voldsgård Eriksen, Cathrine; Prieto Pablos, Juan Antonio; Filología Inglesa (Literatura Inglesa y Norteamericana)
A Cross Cultural Study about the Use of Politeness Strategies in a British and an American Sitcom
(2025-05-27) Sendra Ortiz, Sara; García García, Luisa; Filología Inglesa (Lengua Inglesa)
The Breadalbane Collection: An analysis of epistolary conventions in 16th-century Scottish letters
(2025) Quero Montero, María del Rosario; Rodríguez Ledesma, M. Nieves; Filología Inglesa (Lengua Inglesa)
This study analyses a selection of letters from the Breadalbane Collection, a compilation of 16th-century Scottish documents belonging to the Campbells of Glenorchy. Eight letters have been selected from three correspondents: William Maitland of Lethington, Patrick Ruthven and William Ruthven, who wrote letters to both Colin Campbell, sixth laird of Glenorchy, and his wife, Katherine Ruthven, on the same day dealing with the same content. The study focuses on the epistolary conventions used in the address, the opening and the closing of the letters in order to establish whether there are differences depending on the gender of the addressee. The two surviving letters written by Katherine Ruthven are also analysed for comparison.

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