Los ecuatorianismos como elementos de la identidad cultural y social en el ámbito educativo

Abstract

To speak of the language in Ecuador, is to refer to the series of languages ​​and words proper to our cultures, which are diverse and makes us a multilingual country. There are terms that are preserved over time, but in the same way, others have disappeared from the language of the Ecuadorians. The research had as objective to analyze the words used in Ecuador and its application in the educational field. It was done through data collection through ten interviews applied to professionals and non-professionals of the city of Cuenca, between 18 to 67 years of age. The research used the methods: descriptive, statistical, field; Besides the technique of bibliographical research and the interview. At the end of the investigation it is concluded that 87% of the terms investigated are in force and most belong to the colloquial language; While 13% is unknown, which is why it is considered important to encourage the use of terms in the educational community, through an open house.