Géneros textuales en la USTA

Abstract

Despite the fact that writing is one of the most used processes in the generation of knowledge, it is observed that the textual production of students is not adequate and expected in higher education. Some causes of this situation revolve around the fact that, in the first instance, said process is conceived as a synonym for the delivery of a written product at the end of academic spaces or professional training; On the other hand, students perceive that writing is only important for obtaining a grade that is awarded by the teacher who assigns the task, which blurs the concept of audience or reader; Finally, it is believed that the writing process, within the framework of higher education, is a learning process already completed and fully developed in basic and secondary education. This leads us to the concept of Academic Literacy, from there it is possible to support that the writing processes contribute to the substantive functions of the Santo Tomas University, since through the elaboration of agreements, regarding the structures underlying the production textual that is built in the University, it is possible to promote research spaces, social projection and teacher improvement; in order to improve the writing processes of students and teachers, reduce dropout rates and stimulate the discipline's own knowledge.