In Algeria, the discussions around the French language don’t end! After the broad debate that took place following the adoption of the English language in the primary cycle, another controversy erupted about the language adopted in Algerian universities. In particular, during the doctoral competition organized at Abderrahmane Mira University in Béjaia!
On social networks, rumors are rife! Indeed, these rumors stipulate that the subjects of the third cycle competition at the level of the faculty of Béjaïa were written only in French. This can lead to unequal opportunities, given that studies are done in Arabic in the majority of Algerian universities. Moreover, many students do not master the French language.
To tell the truth, this topic has caused a lot of ink to flow, as usual. Moreover, the deputy Souleymane Zerkani did not hesitate to mention this affair within the parliament and on his Facebook account. According to him, this act “is not innocent”. “It is part of a project that aims to promote a fringe whose intellectual and civilizational capital is to serve France,” he wrote. Something to ignite the powder.
As a result, the administration of the university in question was quick to react. And thus deny the rumors that have ignited the Web. Via a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the administration gave more details in this regard.
The administration of the University of Béjaïa breaks the silence
Through the press release published on the social network with the blue icon, the University of Béjaïa deplored the rumors which affected the doctoral competition. According to what was mentioned in the said document, this is an act which aims to discredit the competition for access to the third cycle.
In this wake, the same source revealed several details on the organization of the said competition. In order to guarantee the smooth running of this competition, the university has mobilized nearly 50 professors. And this, to supervise the writing of the subjects of the test and the correction of the copies. In addition, the exam questions were written in the language of instruction.
However, the teachers read the questions in Arabic and French. To enable candidates to fully understand the subject. Knowing that the administration has given students the freedom of choice to answer in the language that suits them. It should also be noted that 322 responses out of 463 were written in Arabic. Or 69.54%, as indicated by the press release.
