MARIA DE LA CINTA GALLENT TORRES

MARIA DE LA CINTA GALLENT TORRES is an Assistant Professor at the University of Valencia, affiliated with the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication, where she specializes in French Philology. Her academic work bridges language education, translation studies, and the ethical challenges of digital transformation in higher education.

Her research focuses on academic integrity, cyber-plagiarism, and predatory publishing, with a growing emphasis on the role of artificial intelligence in language learning and educational ethics. She explores innovative pedagogical strategies such as microlearning, virtual tandem exchanges, and digital tutoring for final degree projects, aiming to enhance student engagement and ethical awareness.

Her recent publications reveal a strong thematic trend toward understanding how generative AI impacts second language acquisition, academic honesty, and the future of scholarly communication. She investigates both the opportunities and risks of AI tools in education, particularly in French language teaching and translation training.

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She has contributed significantly to curriculum innovation and teaching quality, particularly in the design and tutoring of final degree and master’s projects. Her work includes developing educational micro-videos, formative capsules, and pyramidal tutoring models to support students. She has also led initiatives to modernize French language and literature programs at the University of Valencia.

Her research is conducted within the broader context of intercultural and digital education, with a focus on virtual exchange programs and the development of intercultural communicative competence among translation and language students.