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Language Reforms At Algerian Universities: Representations, Motivations And Practices

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  • Riadh GHESSIL

    (University of Boumerdès, Algeria)

  • Sarah SLIMANI

    (University of Boumerdès, Algeria)

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This paper examines the adoption of English as the language of teaching in the technical programs of Algerian universities in 2023 from a didactic and sociolinguistic perspective. It analyzes the official motives behind this linguistic transition, while questioning the underlying political motives, particularly in a context of diplomatic tensions with France. Using a theoretical framework that presents the complex Algerian linguistic context (classical Arabic, dialectal Arabic, Berber, French) and the concepts of sociolinguistic representations and motivation, the article examines the effectiveness of the measures taken for this transition. It is supported by a survey of 655 biology, physics and chemistry students from two different universities, aimed at ascertaining the predominant languages of instruction and analyzing teaching practices following this linguistic transition.

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  • Riadh GHESSIL & Sarah SLIMANI, 2025. "Language Reforms At Algerian Universities: Representations, Motivations And Practices," Annals of the University of Craiova, Series Psychology, Pedagogy, Teacher Training Department, University of Craiova, vol. 47(2), pages 260-275, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:edt:aucspp:v:47:y:2025:i:2:p:260-275
    DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18023825
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    • I23 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Higher Education; Research Institutions

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