La escritura académica: un desafío para la universidad

Abstract

This article discusses some reflections and controversial aspects of academic writing within the Universidad de la República (Udelar). The objective is to think about this issue as a stumbling block for the full exercise of the right to education in our university context and from the point of view of all actors: teachers, students and graduates. It opnes with a brief definition of literacy, academic literacy and academic writing. In the second place, it describes a teaching and learning conception to think the literacy processes in the university. In the third place, reference will be made to aspects related to the linguistic curriculum. Fourth, some evolutionary implications in the writing skills will be developed. Finally, we will reflect on the academic writing linked to the right to university education and the role of the institution to intervene in this process.