The position of english in the workplace in Algeria : an economic-oriented perspective
Joint Authors
Abd al-Ghafur, Badif
Bin Safi, Zulaykhah
Source
Issue
Vol. 17, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2018), pp.166-181, 16 p.
Publisher
University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmad
Publication Date
2018-06-30
Country of Publication
Algeria
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Languages & Comparative Literature
Abstract EN
This paper explores the value of English as a foreign language in the Algerian oil-industry context.
The study has as a main objective examining the respective position of English in the presence of Arabic and French in an economic sense.
The data was collected using a small-scale self-reported survey inclined mostly towards multiple choice items.
The data elicited was then analysed through the tabulation statistical procedure.
Therefore, the research design is primarily quantitative.
The results show two main findings.
First, English is highly valorised in the context of the study and appears to enjoy an appreciated position.
Second, French is of minor value in comparison to both English and Arabic.
That is surprisingly incompatible with previous research suggesting that the languages of colonial legacy usually gain a prestigious status within past-colonies labour markets.
Further, these outcomes have language policy implications.
Because English is obviously dominating in the Algerian business setting in question, second/foreign language planners must reconsider their decisions from a more inclusive perspective than a mere academic predilection.
Economic reasons also dictate strong indicators for overall language policy and planning.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abd al-Ghafur, Badif& Bin Safi, Zulaykhah. 2018. The position of english in the workplace in Algeria : an economic-oriented perspective. Traduction et Langues،Vol. 17, no. 1, pp.166-181.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-940121
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abd al-Ghafur, Badif& Bin Safi, Zulaykhah. The position of english in the workplace in Algeria : an economic-oriented perspective. Traduction et Langues Vol. 17, no. 1 (2018), pp.166-181.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-940121
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abd al-Ghafur, Badif& Bin Safi, Zulaykhah. The position of english in the workplace in Algeria : an economic-oriented perspective. Traduction et Langues. 2018. Vol. 17, no. 1, pp.166-181.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-940121
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Record ID
BIM-940121