Exploring the Implementation of English as a Medium of Instruction in Algerian Higher Education: Motivations, Challenges, and Strategies for succes

Abstract

This research paper investigates the implementation of English as a Medium of Instruction in Algerian higher education in light of the recent Englishization drive. Algeria's recent policy shift towards endorsing English as the main medium of instruction in universities has significant implications for the educational scene in Algeria. Through a literature review and a questionnaire, this research investigates the motivations for change, its implications, inherent challenges and suggested strategies for success. The paper argues that the success of the Englishization shift is subject to empowering content teachers as change forerunners, and offers recommendations for policy and practice, including strategies for supporting content teachers' agency and addressing the challenges emanating from this transition.