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This book provides a thorough analysis of the implementation of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in Higher Education (HE) institutions in the North African region. It examines the challenges and opportunities associated with EMI in Maghreb and Mashreq countries considering factors like language proficiency, teaching methods, and the attitudes of both students and teachers towards using English as a medium of instruction. The book also explores the historical, cultural, and linguistic contexts that have influenced language ideologies in these countries and their impact on the adoption of EMI policies. It raises questions about the role and status of particular languages and how these impact the reception and implementation of EMI in various contexts. This book contributes to understanding language policy and planning, providing valuable insights for academics, educators, policymakers, and scholars with an interest in the region. It is also useful for academics, teachers and policymakers worldwide.
List of contents
Part I: Exploring English-Medium Instruction in North Afri-ca: Perceptions, Opinions, Attitudes and Educational Reforms.- Chapter 1. The Coming of Age of English Medium Instruction in Algerian Universities: A Python Sentiment and Thematic Analysis of Students Opinion towards its Im-plementation - Fouad Boulkroun.- Chapter 2. Assessing the Impact of EMI-Imported Materials on Linguistic Challenges, Task Design, and Exam Performance in Tunisian English as a Foreign Language High-er Education - Bilel Elmotri.- Chapter 3. Exploring English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) initiative in Moroccan Higher Education: Students Perceptions, Perceived benefits and Challenges - Salah Ben Hammou, Mustapha Zanzoun, Mohamed Bataoui.- Chapter 4. English Language Teaching Enhancement Committee Chronicles: Unraveling Tebessa University Subject-matter Teachers Attitudes toward English-Medium Instruction Training - Manel MIZAB, Karima TAYAA, Salah DAIRA.- Part II: English-Medium Instruction in North Africa: Challenges, Reforms, and Teacher Empowerment.- Chapter 5.Teachers Attitudes Toward the Englishisation of Algerian Higher Education: A Preliminary Evaluation - Nassima Kaïd.- Chapter 6. English Medium Instruction (EMI) in Algeria: The Influence of Psychological and Social Factors on Student Engagement in Engineering Courses - Maroua Rogti.- Chapter 7. Breaking Barriers for English as a Foreign Language Lecturers: The Power of Quality Assurance Measures in Driving English Medium Instruction Success in Algerian Higher Education - Nadjat Khenioui, Fouzia Bennacer.- Chapter 8. The Implementation of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) at Libyan Uni-versities: University of Benghazi as a Sample - Youssif Zaghwani Omar.- Part III: Comparative Perspectives on English-Medium Instruction in North Africa and Beyond.- Chapter 9. A Socio-linguistic Perspective on the Pedagogical Use of English as a Medium of Instruction in North Africa and India: A Comparative Analysis - Fouzia Rouaghe, Ritu Pareek.- Chapter 10. A Literature Review of English Medium Instruction in Middle East and North Africa: The Case of Oman and Algeria.- Taif I. AL-Kinany, Saad H. Hassan Al-Jibouri.
