مجلة آفاق للبحوث والدراسات
Volume 9, Numéro 2, Pages 95-115
2026-07-31

Digital Mediation Of Emi In A Multilingual Post-francophone Context: Evidence From Architecture Education In Bejaia

Authors : Berkati Djamila . Sili Assia . Idri Nadia . Aliouchouche Fadhila .

Abstract

The increasing globalization of higher education has contributed to the integration of English as a medium of instruction (EMI) in Algerian higher education institutions. However, this transition has raised certain challenges due to the multilingual nature of the country. In this regard, the integration of digital tools may serve as a way to address these shortcomings. Accordingly, this study examines how teachers perceive the effectiveness of digital tools and the obstacles they encounter in a multilingual context. This study employed a qualitative research method through a self-administered questionnaire with eleven teachers specialized in architecture at the University of Bejaia, and the data were analysed thematically. The findings revealed that the teachers perceived digital tools as an effective solution, although a few challenges were identified. The teachers also expressed optimistic expectations regarding the future role of digital tools in mediating the multilingual EMI transition.

Keywords

Digital tools ; EMI ; inclusive education ; multilingual contexts ; teachers’ perceptions