Attitudes of Algerian University Teachers and Students Towards English as a Medium of Instruction: a Comparative Analysis with Arabic and French

Abstract

Abstract: This study investigates the attitudes of Algerian university teachers and students towards English as a medium of instruction, juxtaposed with Arabic and French. The participant pool comprised 55 university teachers and 79 students from various Algerian universities. Using two distinct questionnaires, the findings unveiled a notable contrast between teachers and students regarding their preferences for the medium of instruction. While teachers exhibited a preference for Arabic and French over English, students leaned towards Arabic and English, with a less favourable view towards French. Keywords: English as Medium of Instruction, Attitudes, Comparative Analysis, Language Policy