Caracterización de las tutorías de la Licenciatura en Lengua Castellana, Inglés y Francés de la Universidad de La Salle

Abstract

The article partially presents the results of the research carried regarding the “Tutoring characterization in the English, Spanish and French programs at the Universidad de la Salle”. The research had a descriptive cut while keeping a qualitative and analytical focus. The idea behind this reasoning is the ability this gives to recount in an organized and systemized manner the processes present during English and French tutoring. The object of the research was to approach the tutoring being carried out at the institution and determine the way it is being carried out; it was also looking to deepen the understanding of the importance given to tutoring by the academic community. The research showed that both program directors as well as the tutors recognize the sense it makes of including tutoring as part of the professors’ job. Likewise this research showed that even though students recognize the importance of the tutoring sessions, as a fundamental factor to complement their classes, often they see the sessions as a lifesaver, meant to rescue them. Commonly used to check and correct homework, prepare a presentation etc, making the space given to tutoring sessions simply a space to “put down fires”.