The Implementation of English as a Medium of Instruction in Scientific faculty: Case Study of First-Year Students and Teachers in the departments of science at Tlemcen University

Abstract

This work aims to investigate the attitudes of students and professors towards the use of the English language as a medium of instruction in scientific subjects in Algerian higher education. The study results showed that both students and professors recognize the importance of the English language, and expressed their positive stance towards its use as a tool for learning and teaching in the scientific field, despite the students' preference for the French language as their first foreign language. Based on the obtained results, this study provides some educational guidelines for teachers, students, and policymakers to ensure the effective use of the English language as a medium of instruction in Algerian universities.