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- The Inheritors by Joseph Conrad and Ford Madox Ford: unravelling Victorian society through the lens of the PressPublication . Silva, Elisabete MendesThe Inheritors: an extravagant story (1901), written collaboratively by Joseph Conrad and Ford Madox Ford, delves into the intricate nuances of Victorian society, exploring the interplay between wealth, power and morality, by means of a quasi-science fiction (or merely “extravagant”) plot. Set against the backdrop of late 19th century London, the novel examines Victorian Society where wealth disparity, unrestrained capitalism, and relentless industry shape evolving socio-economic landscapes. The novel explores the personal struggles of the main characters, Duc the Mersch – the philanthropist, and financier of the state foundation project in Greenland; Gurnard – the inscrutable, “cynically immoral politician”, Chancellor of the Exchequer and a Dimensionist –; Churchill – the Foreign Minister –; Fox, the editor of the newspaper the Hour; the morally conflicted artist/journalist, Arthur Granger Eschingan; and his so-called sister, also a Dimensionist, in addition to the broader societal challenges they face. By exploring the intertwined lives of these characters, the authors offer a critique of the decadent moral Victorian society through the lens of the Hour, a fictional representation of the Victorian Newspaper industry, created by the Duc de Mersch “to pat the Government’s back; influence public opinion”. Through Arthur’s journalistic pursuits and ethical dilemmas, in the attempt of aspiring to rise in society, but illusively succumbing to sentimental urging, the work reflects on the fine line between objective reporting and sensationalism, resonating with the challenges faced by journalists during that time. This paper aims to highlight some insights offered by the novel, namely class distinctions, imperialism, and the clash between tradition and progress, as well as exploring the power of the press in political decision-making, entwining the fictional representation of the Hour of the Victorian Newspaper industry with the press of that time.
- Some Berlinian thoughts on the creation of the state of IsraelPublication . Silva, Elisabete MendesAmidst the contemporary challenge of reconciling individual liberty and sovereignty, particularly highlighted by the recent and still ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, it is relevant to bring to the fore of discussion Isaiah Berlin’s thoughts on the origins of the state of Israel and on the story of Jewish slavery and emancipation. Rooted in the core assumption that Jews possessed history rather than territory, Berlin claims that the foundation of the Israeli nation should be seen as a rectification of that abnormal circumstance. Being a unique combination of people and of religion, mainly since the 19th century onwards, the Jews have demanded an extraordinary solution to their equally peculiar description, culminating in the creation of the State of Israel in Palestine in 1948. Berlin endorses Palestine as the natural choice for an Israeli nation, primarily due to spiritual ties, despite the contentious territorial disputes with Arab communities, which the author mentions in passing. Drawing from two texts authored by Berlin – “Jewish Slavery and Emancipation” and “The origins of Israel” – published in 1951 and 1953, respectively, as our primary research corpus, alongside supplementary letters (“Enlightening-Letters 1946-1960”, 2009) and essays on the topic, namely “Chaim Weizmann’s Leadership” (1992), as well as other considerations penned in “Unfinished Dialogue” (2006) or “Conversations with Isaiah Berlin” (1992), we aim to delve into Berlin’s portrayal of the process of the foundation of Israel composed of ‘bits and pieces from everywhere’ characterised by a convergence of diverse influences from various origins, having, against all odds, ‘burst into green leaf’. Furthermore, we endeavour to analyse Berlin’s arguments regarding the defence of the creation of the state of Israel put forth in the 1950s, but grounded in the power of typically nineteenth-century liberal ideas and human idealism, assessing whether, within this time frame, they are still valid today.
- Enhancing language learning and critical thinking through gamification. Hands-on experience in higher educationPublication . Silva, Elisabete MendesEven though the use of games in learning is not new, the rise of digital technologies has boosted gamification and game-based learning methodology. Over the last decade, many studies have been conducted in higher education, making this methodology innovative and more highly considered (Carvalho & Coelho, 2022, Prathyusha, 2020, Zainuddin et al, 2020). Gamification has proven to facilitate the learning-teaching process, allowing learners to communicate more effectively in a collaborative environment and, at the same time, to be creative. Critical thinking completes this set of the 4 Cs of 21st-century skills and can be enhanced through gamification. This presentation underlies two main objectives. First, it aims to introduce the “Content Game”, a card game designed to help students grasp and learn the relational structure of knowledge through game-based learning. Grounded in active learning principles, the game encourages independent learning, conceptual connections, and critical thinking. It also aids students in researching and organising specific content effectively. Secondly, we shall demonstrate through hands-on experience the application of this methodology and the results obtained. The experience involved 37 students divided into two classes: 22 students attending the English 5 class, proficient level, of the BA degree in Languages for International Relations and another 15 students attending the English Culture III class of the BA degree in Foreign languages: English and Spanish. English 5 students were asked to focus on proficiency vocabulary whereas English Culture students had to research 17th and 18th-century Britain topics dealt with the previous year. Students supported their research using online resources. The study assessed the students' engagement and understanding of the subject matter. Overall, students enjoyed working in groups, exploring content independently, with the lecturer as a moderator. Most importantly, students had fun while improving their English language and culture skills.
- Al in Higher Education: Disruptive Force or Critical AllyPublication . Chumbo, Isabel; Silva, Elisabete MendesThe rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has had a profound impact on education, particularly within higher education. The recent appearance of DeepSeek has caused a stir among North American universities, with the faculty expressing concerns about its indiscriminate use in various fields of study. Media outlets characterised this situation as awake up call (BBC, 2025; Forbes, 2025). While AI presents both challenges and opportunities for faculty and students alike, its application requires a critical approach that ensures ethical considerations are upheld and academic integrity preserved. These tools have had a significant impact in the world of translation (Pym & Hao, 2024), changing market expectations and leading to a growing reliance on post-editing tasks for translators. Given these developments, it is imperative to address the AI’s role in translator training to bridge the gap between academic instruction and industry requirements. Therefore, this paper aims to evaluate this impact through the assessment of students’ perceptions. Specifically, it explores how students integrate AI into their learning processes and translation practice, assessing whether they engage with these tools critically or rely on them as substitutes for their own cognitive efforts. The research is based on a survey conducted among master's students in Translation in northern Portugal. The findings provide insights into the role of AI in this academic context, contributing to the broader discourse on AI's implications for translator training and professional practice.
- Intervention in graphomotor skills: a case study in the context of inclusive educationPublication . Almeida, Diana; Vaz, Paula Marisa FortunatoBased on inclusive education, this article presents a case study developed in a school in Portugal with a student attending the 1st grade of primary school who benefits from selective measures to support learning and inclusion under Decree-Law 54/2018 of July 6, which regulates Inclusive Education.
- Adolescentes (des)conectados/as e redes sociaisPublication . Nunes, Maria Clarisse Alexandrino; Prada, Ana Raquel Russo; Gonçalves, Bruno F.; Prada, Ana Raquel RussoO estudo parte da crescente relevância do digital no quotidiano juvenil e da preocupação com os efeitos da utilização intensiva das redes sociais na saúde mental e no equilíbrio emocional dos adolescentes. A literatura recente evidencia associações entre o uso excessivo das redes sociais e indicadores de ansiedade, depressão e comportamentos de dependência, mas ainda são escassos os estudos que exploram o impacto académico, social e emocional desse uso em adolescentes portugueses. Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar o impacto académico, social e emocional do uso das redes sociais em adolescentes com idades entre os 12 e os 17 anos, a frequentar escolas públicas e privadas do distrito de Bragança. De natureza quantitativa, descritiva e correlacional, a pesquisa recorre a um inquérito por questionário online, validado por especialistas e aplicado presencialmente nas escolas. Os dados serão analisados com recurso ao software SPSS, através de estatísticas descritivas e inferenciais. O estudo cumpre integralmente os princípios éticos e legais de proteção de dados. Pretende-se que os resultados contribuam para a compreensão dos padrões de uso das redes sociais entre adolescentes e para a definição de estratégias educativas promotoras de bem-estar digital e sucesso académico.
- Fostering Reading in English to Young Learners through an Interactive and Phonics-based ApproachPublication . Carmen LucasThe milestones on first (L1) and second (L2) language acquisition have fascinated researchers and practitioners for decades. However, the findings of the most updated research (Mourão e Lourenço, 2015; Lucas, Rei and Abuquerque, 2021; Yum et al.,n2021) do not always and instantly reflect on the classroom, specifically in Teaching English to Young Learners in Portuguese primary schools. Within this, it is worth highlighting, as per previous studies, the lack of uniformity in terms of sillabi design and implementation in the classroom. Moreover, more continuous professional development opportunities would be welcome. This paper is set out to gather a more traditional phonics-based approach with the use of innovative interactive whiteboards and classic storybooks to help young learners of English learning how to read and write in English. This study has also as an aim to contribute to research-informed teaching, based in actual findings from the classroom, through and after the implementation of an action-research programme for nurturing the seeds in learning how to read in English. Therefore the purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of read-aloud storybooks, associated with the use of interactive whiteboards, further anchored in a phonics-based approach to teach reading and writing to Young Learners of English. Participants were 80 (n=80) native Portuguese children, attending the second year of primary school, learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classes, aged 7 years old. The findings suggest that through the use of storybooks, followed by watching the respective videos, together with follow-up phonics activities are effective strategies which Teachers of English to Young Learners can certainly use to “nurture the seeds” for English language learning, considering that they have resulted in improved decoding skills, higher engagement levels in the classroom, stronger phonemic awareness and an enhanced writing ability.
- Should AI-Assisted Academic Writing Be Brought to the Eap Classroom?Publication . Lucas, CarmenThe artificial-intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT that has taken the world by storm has made its formal debut in the scientific literature. On the internet, ChatGPT has been rapidly growing. This chatbot enables users to discuss with the AI by inputting prompts, and it is based on Open AI’s language model. At least four articles credit the AI tool as a co-author, as publishers cannot decide the best way to regulate its use. First, we need to recognise the significant role of ChatGPT in the current scenario, where everything went digital. So, shall we keep up with the pace or should we preserve the role of print, books, published papers? The value of ChatGPT is that it has been developed based on the neural language models that form the foundation of character, from the bottom up with talks in mind. This technology implies that the programme uses deep learning methods to analyse and produce text. The model ‘‘understands’’ the subtleties of human-produced natural language using vast amounts of data from the internet. To what extent is this actually reliable? Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) architecture is the foundation of ChatGPT. Although ChatGPT is fantastic and produces exciting results for writing tales, poetry, songs, essays, and other things, it has certain restrictions. Users may ask the bot questions, and it will reply with pertinent, convincing subjects and replies. ChatGPT has now risen to the top of several academic agendas. Administrators create task teams and hold institution-wide meetings to react to the tools, with most of the advice being to adopt this technology.
- XV CIAC – Colóquio Internacional de la Asociación de Cervantistas: Libro de ResuménesPublication . Dotras Bravo, Alexia; Alves, Ana M.; Lucas, Carmen; Martins, Cláudia; Silva, Elisabete Mendes; Santos, Filipa Raquel Veleda; Chumbo, Isabel; Aguiar, Joana; Fernández Rodríguez, MaríaLivro de resumos do XV CIAC – Colóquio Internacional de la Asociación de Cervantistas, realizado no Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, de 26 a 30 maio de 2025
- Integração da inteligência artificial nas associações juvenis no ensino superiorPublication . Afonso, Vera Sofia Carvalho; Ribeiro, Leonel Davide Pereira; Gonçalves, Bruno F.A Inteligência Artificial (IA) tem se tornado como um elemento revolucionário em várias áreas, incluindo o ambiente académico e as associações relacionadas. As associações de jovens no ensino superior, especialmente as tunas, representam espaços vibrantes que misturam tradição com inovação, favorecendo a interação social, o crescimento artístico e a conservação de tradições culturais. Estas organizações enfrentam o desafio contínuo de harmonizar as práticas tradicionais com a adaptação às novas exigências tecnológicas e de administração. A introdução de recursos de IA, que podem agilizar processos administrativos, enriquecer a produção musical e aperfeiçoar a comunicação interna e externa, é uma oportunidade estratégica para revitalizar e aumentar a eficácia dessas entidades. Esta pesquisa analisa a RaussTuna, Tuna Mista de Bragança, do Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (Portugal), como um estudo de caso para explorar os efeitos, dificuldades e possibilidades da utilização da IA numa associação rica em cultura, formada por estudantes universitários. O objetivo central é avaliar de que forma as ferramentas de IA podem ser inseridas nas atividades da Tuna para otimizar os processos organizacionais, enriquecer a produção musical e reforçar a interação com a comunidade interna. A investigação adota uma abordagem qualitativa com métodos mistos, incluindo entrevistas semiestruturadas informais com membros da RaussTuna para captar percepções e identificar potenciais aplicações da IA, além de observação participante nas atividades diárias da Tuna, como ensaios, eventos e reuniões, e em outras ocasiões onde recursos específicos de IA foram utilizados, como chatbots para redação e correção de textos na parte administrativa e software de IA destinado à criação de arranjos musicais e design gráfico. Os resultados iniciais sugerem que a adoção da IA pode proporcionar ganhos em eficiência, como na automação de tarefas administrativas (Chat GPT, CHAT PDF), e na melhoria da qualidade musical (Aiva e Amper Music). Entretanto, surgem desafios, como a resistência cultural às inovações tecnológicas, à necessidade de formação tecnológica dos membros e o risco de possível de perda da identidade e dos valores característicos da Tuna. Conclui-se que, se utilizada de forma estratégica e contextualizada, a IA tem o potencial de converter associações juvenis em entidades mais ágeis, inovadoras e eficientes, preservando ao mesmo tempo os valores culturais que estão na raiz dessas organizações, atuando como um elo entre tradição e modernidade no ambiente do ensino superior.