Latin-American Writing Initiatives in Engineering from Spanish-speaking Countries

Abstract This article analyzes Latin-American publications from Spanish-speaking countries to map programs pursued in the region and then provide a context to envision further research agendas for Latin-American Writing Studies in Engineering. The analysis of 22 publications suggests that initiatives and studies in Engineering are recent (as of 2009). The sample reveals an emphasis on pedagogically-oriented publications focused on Engineering as one field. The trends suggest that the Latin-American writing advocates in Engineering might broaden research scopes by incorporating theoretical fram...