Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)

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Language Policy and Education in Multilingual Morocco: Implications for Educational Outcomes

Khadidja Bouzoubaa, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane Ahmed El Amine, University Ibn Tofail, Kenitra
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18819631
Published: September 6, 2005

Abstract

Morocco is a multilingual country where several languages coexist in various administrative regions. This diversity has implications for education and language policy. The analysis draws from existing literature and government documents to assess current language policies and their impact on education. A notable finding is that schools in regions with strong linguistic diversity often incorporate multiple languages into their curriculum, which can enhance learning outcomes for bilingual or trilingual students. Language policies significantly influence educational success; promoting multilingual education appears to improve student performance compared to monolingual curricula. Morocco should consider expanding its multilingual education programmes to better reflect the country's linguistic diversity and enhance educational quality.

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Khadidja Bouzoubaa, Ahmed El Amine (2005). Language Policy and Education in Multilingual Morocco: Implications for Educational Outcomes. Journal of Horn of Africa Studies, Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18819631

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MoroccoMultilingualismBilingual EducationLanguage PlanningSociolinguisticsDiscourse AnalysisEducational Equity

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