Ways to overcome writing difficulties in African civilization among EFL students

Abstract EN

Writing is an intricate process that constitutes a deeply crucial issue for teachers and students alike as it interferes with the teaching and learning process.

the majority of learners, especially in the Algerian context, conceive of writing assignments as burdensome and tiring tasks, while the minority find the end product, especially if aptly worked out, immensely satisfying and rewarding.

impediments to good writing, in particular in African civilization, stem from a multitude of reasons, particularly weak linguistic competency, poor vocabulary, lack of planning and concentration, and absence of critical thinking.

the premise of this paper is to elucidate a number of teaching strategies that could boost critical thinking and writing in the civilization course.

the sample population comprises third-year students.

a descriptive analytical method was used to undertake this investigation.

the findings reveal that the use of diversified strategies such as text analysis, note-taking expansion, and presentations (with material provided by the teacher to avoid plagiarism) could promote learners’ writing.

the paper argues that teachers ought to use writing assignments in their instruction models so as to develop this skill.