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Les étudiants algériens face au français
Algerian students and the French language

Author(s): Nabila Bedjaoui
Subject(s): Language studies, Education, Foreign languages learning, Politics and Identity
Published by: Vilniaus Universiteto Leidykla
Keywords: Algeria; arabization; French; education; specialty; level;

Summary/Abstract: Algeria is the second largest French-speaking country after France. 132 years of colonization were sufficient to implant this language in the minds of Algerians. After leaving Algeria, the French left behind their language, which has interfered in the Arabic language, and has thus become part of the identity of the Algerian speaker. The advent of arabization has tipped the scales, imposing the use of the Arabic language in all areas and in all institutions. In some parts of the country, French has become a foreign language. Algerian students find it difficult to understand. The situation of French has become rather cumbersome. Therefore, it becomes essential to preserve French at Algerian universities.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 11
  • Page Range: 3-23
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: French