6. The role and status of the French language in North Africa

Aitsiselmi, Farid; Marley, Dawn

doi:10.1075/lllt.21.11ait

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“…The values on which viewers’ interaction score is based (number of views, likes, dislikes and number of comments) are continuously changing; hence, the numbers presented reflect only the values reported on the video visit day. Additionally, these results reported in this study may not represent all the population in the Arab countries as some users may search for the same content but in languages other than Arabic, such as French which is the second language in some Arabic North African countries (i.e., Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco) [22].…”

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confidence: 99%

Is YouTube a Reliable Source of Information on Antimicrobial Resistance in the Arab World?

Bajaba,

Aljerrari,

Al-Bukhari

et al. 2023

Saudi J Health Syst Res

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Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global challenge that the public should be aware of. YouTube is a major educational source on the internet from which the public could learn about AMR. We aimed to evaluate the quality and reliability of AMR videos on YouTube catered to Arabic speakers. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study, where the Arabic term of AMR was used to search for AMR videos on YouTube published in Arabic. Videos that were non-Arabic, targeted children, and did not target the public, and TV reports/interviews were excluded. Views and interactions with the videos were evaluated. The quality and reliability were assessed using global quality scale (GQS) and DISCERN tool, respectively. Results: Of 366 videos in search results, 96 met the eligibility criteria. Most videos came from Egypt (n = 27; 28.9%), followed by Saudi Arabia (n = 22; 22.9%). Although videos from official sources have stayed longer on YouTube (1,348 vs. 844 days; p = 0.025), videos from unofficial sources had a significantly higher score of viewers’ interaction based on views and likes counts (2 vs. 5; p < 0.0001). Nevertheless, no significant difference was observed between the two video groups in GQS score (3 vs. 3; p = 0.307) and DISCERN score (3 vs. 3; p = 0.412). Conclusion: Arabic AMR videos on YouTube from official and unofficial sources had an overall good quality and reliability. Healthcare providers can refer their patients to videos that meet such criteria regardless of their source. Additionally, authorities and public health organizations can use these videos in awareness campaigns on antibiotics and AMR.

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confidence: 99%

Is YouTube a Reliable Source of Information on Antimicrobial Resistance in the Arab World?

Bajaba,

Aljerrari,

Al-Bukhari

et al. 2023

Saudi J Health Syst Res

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“…The lack of literature from other parts of the Arab world, for instance the Maghreb (consisting of the countries Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, and Mauritania) may be due to the fact that there may be published research on ASD in other languages than English and Arabic. For instance, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia were an important part of the French Empire in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and despite gaining independence, the French language continues to be an important language in many areas of life (Aitsiselmi and Marley 2008). Accordingly, there might be some published literature on ASD in Arab countries in the French language.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Systematic Scoping Review of Social, Educational, and Psychological Research on Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their Family Members in Arab Countries and Cultures

Alallawi

Hastings

Gray

2020

Rev J Autism Dev Disord

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Cultural dimensions of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are relatively unexplored in the research literature. The current study is a systematic scoping review describing social, educational, and psychological research focused on individuals with ASD and their family members in Arab countries and cultures. Seventy studies met eligibility criteria. Most of the studies were from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Lebanon. Most of the identified research addressed three major domains: the prevalence of ASD and diagnosis issues, the experiences and outcomes for Arab caregivers of individuals with ASD, and social and communication behaviour of Arab individuals with ASD. There were significant gaps in research evidence base, including research on interventions and on ASD services. Overall, the included research was appraised as being of weak quality.

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“…In spite of policies favouring Arabic, French has burgeoned in postcolonial Algeria to a degree that English cannot match in Sudan. Algeria is now by some measures the second most populous French‐speaking country in the world after France (Aitsiselmi and Marley :211).…”

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confidence: 99%

Language and Conflict: The Political History of Arabisation in Sudan and Algeria

Sharkey

2012

Studies Ethnicity & National

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Upon decolonisation, nationalist leaders in two North African countries, Algeria and Sudan, promoted a policy called Arabisation (ta'rib), which sought to impose standard literary Arabic at the expense of English (in Sudan), French (in Algeria), and other local languages (in both places). This language policy reflected the worldview of Muslim leaders, who hoped to break from the colonial past and start afresh while forging alliances with Arab Islamic states. Arabisation succeeded in expanding the use of literary Arabic in Sudanese and Algerian government bureaus as well as in schools and universities. However, in some circles it helped to stimulate oppositional identities that rejected pan‐Arabism as a focal point for national pride and that challenged the cultural foundations of national cohesion. Taking a comparative approach, this study argues that Arabic language policy in Algeria and Sudan featured strongly in postcolonial nationalism and civil conflict. It concludes by considering the status of language cultures and policies today in Algeria, the Republic of the Sudan, and the newly independent Republic of South Sudan, and contends that state‐led efforts at ‘language rationalisation’ have not eliminated multilingualism in practice.

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6. The role and status of the French language in North Africa

Cited by 9 publications

References 8 publications

Is YouTube a Reliable Source of Information on Antimicrobial Resistance in the Arab World?

Is YouTube a Reliable Source of Information on Antimicrobial Resistance in the Arab World?

A Systematic Scoping Review of Social, Educational, and Psychological Research on Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their Family Members in Arab Countries and Cultures

Language and Conflict: The Political History of Arabisation in Sudan and Algeria

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