مجلة الموروث
Volume 6, Numéro 2, Pages 110-123
2025-12-20
Arabic Diglossia In Algeria: Linguistic Conflicts And Code-mixing In Higher Education
Authors : Khelf Yakout .
Abstract
This study explores the linguistic practices of students in the Faculties of Social Sciences and Biology at Tahri Mohamed University of Bechar, Algeria, with a focus on language use in academic settings. It examines the role of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), Algerian Arabic (AA), and French in class discussions, lectures, and written assignments while highlighting the prevalence of diglossia and code-switching among students. The findings reveal that while MSA remains the dominant language for formal academic writing, students often engage in code-switching and code-mixing during spoken interactions, particularly in informal settings such as study groups and class discussions. French, though rarely used in discussions, persists in scientific terminology, especially in fields like Biology and Psychology. The study indicates that code-switching serves as a strategic communicative tool, enhancing comprehension and facilitating clearer explanations. Despite language policies that prioritise MSA, students exhibit a preference for a more flexible approach, with some supporting the inclusion of AA in academic contexts. The study suggests that a more inclusive linguistic approach could improve student engagement and learning outcomes, recommending adaptive teaching strategies that recognise the multilingual reality of Algerian students.
Keywords
Diglossia ; Code-Mixing ; Higher Education ; Algeria ; Modern Standard Arabic ; Algerian Arabic ; French
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