LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AND LINGUISTICS NEEDS AMONG MOROCCAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

This study is related to the Volubilis project "Moroccan and European students: a comparative approach”, which aims to identify the challenges and expectations of Moroccan students.The education system knows a big diversity In Morocco; primary and secondary schools are based on Arabic language, private system is based on international language like: French, English or Spanish, but a majority of private school use French language. However, Moroccan postsecondary studies are based on French language, a passage from Arabic language to French language between secondary school and higher education could be a barrier to learning in higher education.The purpose of this research is to provide data about how the students University Hassan II of Casablanca use languages in their learning, and the impact of French language in higher education.350 students participated in the survey. Their average age is 22 years and they have no physical or mental disability.Our results indicate that the majority of students surveyed face a lot of problems in learning and using French language. To answer the survey, a majority of students reported using both languages (French and Arabic) showing that university students don’t have a good level in both Arabic and French languages.