Language and Identity in Algeria: Multiplicity and Conflict or Unity and Integration

Abstract

This paper attempts to shed light on one of the most current national issues, a basic problem, which is the issue of identity and its relationship to the original culture, ethnic dynasty, and belonging to the Arabic-speaking Islamic nation. It tries to discuss the relationship and role of the Arabic language and the Islamic religion in the unity of national identity and its integration or its conflict and plurality, and the relationship of basic generalities and fundamental constants to cultural alternatives and local and regional sub-specificities, where we want to address this sensitive issue that of the Arabic language in its relationship to the Islamic religion, identity, educational policy, cultural invasion, globalization and the linguistic map of Algeria, as well as the cultural dialogue taking place in the arena, and its impact on the social and political unity of society in general.

 It is one of the topics on which opinions differed and viewpoints varied.