FORUM DE L' ENSEIGNANT منتدى الأستاذ
Volume 22, Numéro 1, Pages 47-64
2026-10-31

Digital Writing And Cultural Identity Among Efl Students: A Case Study At The University Of Skikda

Authors : Bencheikh Ikram . Bougherira Meriem .

Abstract

The increasing integration of digital platforms into language learning has transformed EFL students’ writing practices and reshaped the ways they construct and express their cultural identities in online environments. This study examines students’ perceptions and practices regarding digital writing and identity construction through a questionnaire administered to learners from the Department of English at 20 Août 1955 University of Skikda. Specifically, it investigates how digital writing practices shape EFL students’ cultural identity and explores the challenges they encounter in digital environments. The findings reveal that digital spaces enhance writing development, motivation, and opportunities for self-expression through translanguaging and multimodal communication. Nevertheless, concerns related to technological dependence, cultural homogenization, and unequal access to digital resources persist. The study sheds light on the importance of fostering critical digital literacy and identity-aware pedagogical practices in EFL education

Keywords

EFL writing ; Digital Writing ; Translanguaging ; Cultural Identity