Ibn Tofail University Students’ Attitudes Towards Implementing English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI)

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32996/jeltal.2025.7.1.7

Keywords:

English as a Medium of Instruction, Moroccan University, Language Policy, Educational Equity, Language Attitudes

Abstract

This study investigates Ibn Tofail Faculty of Science students’ attitudes towards implementing English as a medium of instruction (EMI). This research examines students’ language proficiency, educational backgrounds, and equity issues in a possible shift to EMI. Findings corroborate existing literature indicating strongly positive attitudes towards a possible shift to EMI but highlight disparities in linguistic readiness between public and high school graduates. This study underscores the need for a comprehensive language policy centred around fostering equity to ensure the success of any possible shift to EMI.

Author Biographies

  • Mohamed El Machichi , Faculty of Languages, Letters, and Arts, English Departement, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco.

    Mohamed El Machichi, PhD Candidate, Department of English Studies, Faculty of Languages and Arts/ Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco

  • Hind Brigui, Faculty of Languages, Letters, and Arts, English Departement, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco.

    Hind Brigui is a Professor of Applied Linguistics and TEFL at the Department of English Studies, Faculty of Languages, Letters and Arts, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra (ITU), Morocco

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Published

2025-01-19

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1

Section

Research Article

How to Cite

Mohamed El Machichi, M. ., & Brigui, H. . (2025). Ibn Tofail University Students’ Attitudes Towards Implementing English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI). Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics , 7(1), 66-80. https://doi.org/10.32996/jeltal.2025.7.1.7