UNIVERSITY LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: THE EARLY SIGNS OF UNDERLYING PROFESSIONALIZATION
Zineb Haroun
doi: 10.18355/PG.2024.13.2.2
Abstract
This article analyzes the integration of professional skills into language university programs, with a particular focus on the French language degree. It highlights an interactive dynamic between theoretical knowledge and practical skills, emphasizing how these elements complement each other to prepare students for the demands of the job market while maintaining a balance with academic values. The article proposes curricular adjustments to reinforce this dynamic and integrate 21st-century skills, while also suggesting research perspectives to evaluate the impact of these reforms on graduates' employability.
Key words
Education, languages, professionalization, professional skills, practical knowledge