Native Languages in Post Independent Algeria: The Case of Berber

Ikram youcef

doi:10.31686/ijier.vol8.iss10.2658

Authors

Ikram youcef

Oran 2 University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol8.iss10.2658

Keywords:

Berber, mother tongues, language diversity, attitudes, corpus planning

Abstract

The present paper purports to shed light on the sociolinguistic picture of Berber in Algeria through providing both a descriptive and critical analysis as far as language diversity and mother tongues are concerned. An attempt has been also made to echo the case of Berber as a native language and its potential at the ethno- cultural level. With the aim of evaluating the situation of Berber, we promptly address the following questions: (i) Can diversity be regarded as a cultural richness? (ii) To what extent can Berber be able to generate positive attitudes towards learning it? (iii) What are the implications of its corpus planning?

Author Biography

Ikram youcef, Oran 2 University

Dept. of English

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