Descripción:
Language teachers workload has intensified in Mexico as a result of the introduction of the Professional Development Programmes ( PRODEP ) policy. This article presents an analysis of teachers emo - tions regarding the intensification and diversification provoked by the implementation of the PRODEP policy at Mexican state universi - ties. Findings suggest that the diversification of the teachers work has added pressure to the teachers lives, originating stress, anger and frustration because of the workload and a lack of time for teach - ing-related activities. It is paramount for individual institutions to carry out a review of the effects of the PRODEPS policy in their par - ticular contexts, and to make the necessary adjustments to redirect its objectives if quality teaching is their goal.