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07 January 2026

Tools for Implementing Content and Language in Higher Education (ICLHE) in Nature and Life Sciences

07/01/2026
Faculté SNV, Campus Belgaid
Seminar 2026 Poster

Preamble

Integrated Content and Language (ICL) is gaining momentum in Algerian Higher Education, aiming to enhance scientific visibility and educational quality. This seminar addresses the contextualization of ICLHE, fostering collaboration between subject and language instructors to blend disciplinary content with English proficiency. Through plenary sessions and workshops on competency-based education and assessment, we aim to provide academic tools and practical roadmaps for implementing English in Nature and Life Sciences.

Seminar Topics

Contextualizing Integrated Content and Language in Higher Education (ICLHE)

Exploring frameworks and contexts for integrating content and language learning in higher education settings.

The Role of ICL Instruction in Competency-Based Language Education

Investigating how ICL instruction supports and enhances competency-based approaches to language education.

Introduction to a Learning Oriented Assessment (LOA) Approach to ICL Education in HE

Implementing learning-oriented assessment strategies within Integrated Content and Language Education.

Program Schedule

08h-09hAuditorium

Welcome and Registration of Participants

09h-09h10Auditorium

Opening Remarks by the Rector of Oran1 Ahmed Ben Bella University

09h10-09h20Auditorium

Opening Remarks by the Vice Rector of Post Graduation and Research Officer

Oran1 Ahmed Ben Bella University
09h20-09h30Auditorium

Opening Remarks by the Dean of SNV Faculty

Oran1 Ahmed Ben Bella University
09h30-10h15Auditorium

Plenary Conference (1st session)

Contextualizing Integrated Content and Language in Higher Education (ICLHE)

Prof. Miliani

Debate Session included

10h15-10h30Auditorium

Plenary Conference (2nd session)

English as a Medium for Instruction -EMI- and Language Shift in Higher Education

Dr El Zerey-Belaskri Asma

Challenges, Opportunities and Future Prospects for STEM Students in Algeria

10h30-10h45Auditorium

Plenary Conference (3rd session)

Teaching Nature and Life Sciences in English, a Utopia?

Dr Boukhatem Zineb Faiza
10h45-11h15Reception room

Coffee Break

11h15-11h45Auditorium

Plenary Conference (4th session)

The Role of ICL Instruction in Competency-Based Language Education

Dr. Ghlamallah Nahed Rajaâ

Debate Session included

11h45-12h15Auditorium

Plenary Conference (5th session)

Introduction to a Learning Oriented Assessment (LOA) Approach to ICL Education in HE

Prof. Labed Zohra

Debate Session included

12h15-13h15Reception room

Lunch Break

Committees

The dedicated team behind this event

Scientific Committee

  • Pr. Krouf Djamil
  • Dr El Zerey-Belaskri Asma
  • Dr. Ghazi Fatima
  • Dr. Khelladi Abdenour

Organizing Committee

  • Dr. Boukhatem Zineb Faiza
  • Dr. Sekkour Sonia
  • Dr. Saadallah Mohammed
  • Dr. Berrazeg Meriem
  • Pr. Merabet Chahinez
  • Dr. Sefraoui Khelil Imane
  • Pr. Dergal Nadir
  • Dr. Bouazza Maarouf
  • Mr Kawas Nader