مجلة القانون والعلوم السياسية
Volume 11, Numéro 2, Pages 800-810
2025-12-27

The Integration Of English In Algerian Higher Education: A Case Study Of Legal English In The Law Department At Salhi Ahmed Naama University Centre

Authors : Khedimi Zahra .

Abstract

This article examines perceptions of law students about Legal English module at Salhi Ahmed Naama University Centre within the framework of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and the growing use of English-Medium Instruction (EMI) in higher education. It studies the sociolinguistic landscape and policy framework, and challenges encountered when integrating English into the national education system. This study discusses how law students at Naama University Centre perceive legal English module through the e-learning platform Moodle. It also highlights issues related to infrastructure, educator training, and linguistic readiness. This research uses an online questionnaire to reach law students across different academic levels and specializations. The findings show that Law students at Naama University Centre perceive the Legal English module as valuable for their academic and professional skills, however, its impact is constrained mainly by regional low internet access and the continued dominance of French in real-life legal contexts and job markets.

Keywords

legal English ; Algerian Universities ; Salhi Ahmed Naama University Centre ; Moodle ; ESP ; Law Students