The Perceptions Of Human And Social Sciences Students’ Towards Implementing English As A Medium Of Instruction In Algeria: The Case Of Third-Year License Students At Aflou University Center

Abstract

The present study is an attempt to shed light on the current situation of the English language in the Algerian human and social sciences faculties and institutions. The rising number of students who are aware of the important status of the English language in the human sciences field point out their urgent need to shift towards the use of the English language as a medium of instruction                      . Accordingly, within the remit of this study a quantitative research method is used to collect and analyze the required data. Thus, a questionnaire is administered to sixty third-year license students at the department of human sciences at Aflou University Center. The findings obtained indicate that there is an agreement toward the shift to use English as a medium of instruction. In addition, the data gathered revealed the non-existence of real ESP courses for human sciences students in their field of study, it is of great importance to suggest some efficient measures and practices be implemented to ESP and EMI  instruction in the Algerian human sciences faculties.