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Welcome to LOAPL
At the university of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed
Latest News & Activities
News
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LOAPL Laboratory Announces Crossref DOI Integration for ALTRALANG Journal Volume 7
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- 2026-05-03 18:25:45
Upcoming Events
Past Events
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Language Sciences and Immersive Technologies: Study Day 2026 at the University of Oran 2
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- 2026-05-05 13:47:39
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Event Recap
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A Look Back at the Methodological Support Seminar for the Master’s in LSC (German) at Oran 2 University
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- 2026-04-28 22:50:25
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A Look Back at the Study Day “Journalist-Writers in the Age of AI: New Perspectives?”
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- 2026-04-23 19:13:28
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A Lookback at the International Conference Held in Tlemcen: An Overview of LOAPL’s Contributions
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- 2026-04-10 07:37:55
Scientific Publications
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SLLE Volume 1, Issue 2: Advancing Research in Linguistics and Language Education
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- 2026-01-03 07:51:29
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Exploring the Frontiers of AI, Linguistics, and Global Literature. Passerelle Volume 14, Issue 2 (2025)
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- 2026-01-03 06:35:09
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Studies in Linguistics and Language Education: Inaugural Issue of SLLE, Volume 1, Issue 1 (2025)
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- 2025-11-23 00:44:50
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Literary Practices, Didactics and Cultural Analysis in Africa. Passerelle, Volume 13 Issue 2 (2024)
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- 2025-11-23 00:11:41
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Literary Practices in Africa and Cultural Dynamics: Passerelle, Volume 13, Number 1 [Special Edition] (2024)
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- 2025-11-22 23:46:05
![Literary Practices in Africa and Cultural Dynamics: Passerelle, Volume 13, Number 1 [Special Edition] (2024)](/Loapl/images/thumbnails/Volume 13 N1 - Pratiques Litteraires en Afrique et Dynamiques Culturelles_500x320.png)
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Advertising Discourse and Language Based Discourse Practices. Passerelle, Volume 12 (2023)
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- 2025-11-22 23:20:45
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Cognitive Neuroscience, Language Sciences, Theater and Literature. Passerelle, Volume 11 (2022)
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- 2025-11-22 22:57:41
![Artificial Intelligence in Educational Settings: Transformations, Challenges, and Perspectives. Passerelle, Volume 14 Number 1 (2025) [Thematic Edition]](/Loapl/images/thumbnails/Volume 14 Issue 1 - Thematic Edition_500x320.png)
Researchers' Activities
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Dr. Younes Saaid Shares Indexation Expertise at the University of Béjaïa
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- 2026-05-26 15:26:49
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Participation of Professor Boumedini Belkacem in the Program "Evening Meeting" on Algerian Cultural Radio
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- 2026-05-19 03:45:57
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Dr. Younes Saaid Discusses Scientific Journal Indexing on ENTV’s "Masaa Al Djazaïr"
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- 2026-05-12 22:17:11
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About the Laboratory
The Laboratory for the Creation of Pedagogical Tools and Learning in Foreign Languages (LOAPL) is a research entity affiliated with the Faculty of Foreign Languages at the University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed. The laboratory advances research in language didactics, discourse analysis, and educational innovation through a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach.
Our Mission
LOAPL brings together faculty researchers and PhD candidates to tackle shared research questions in language didactics, discourse analysis, and cultural studies. We aim to innovate teaching practices for the contemporary challenges of foreign language learning.
Our Research Areas
Our work explores language, communication, culture, and technology through interdisciplinary approaches that connect theory, practice, and innovation to advance linguistic and pedagogical understanding.
Discourse Analysis & Semiotics
Analyzing discursive productions in their linguistic, pragmatic, and semiotic dimensions.
Pedagogical Innovation
Focusing on curriculum development, assessment, and innovative teaching practices like project-based learning.
Sociolinguistics & Multilingualism
Exploring language contact, language policies, and identity dynamics in multilingual contexts.
Cultural & Literary Studies
Researching cultural and literary productions from various linguistic areas to bridge language, culture, and identity.
Educational Technologies & AI
Exploring the potential of digital tools and AI for adaptive, effective language learning.
Our Research Teams
Our laboratory's work is driven by specialized teams, each focusing on a unique area of language and pedagogical studies.
Discourse Analysis and Significant Objects (ADOS)
Leader: Lalaoui Chiali Fatima Zohra
Objectives: To revitalize reflection in applied didactics with meaningful objects and efficient tools to improve teaching/learning within the Algerian university.
Keywords: Lexicometry Lexical Statistics Contemporary Writing
Analysis of Language Activities (mediatic, literary, political, didactic) and French Linguistics
Leader: Harig Benmostefa Fatima Zohra (Director of the Laboratory)
Objectives: To study the forms of selection and construction of lived realities and collective values, as well as the manipulation of information and its impact on the readership.
Keywords: Polyphony Lexical Creativity Semantics Argumentation
Re-evaluation of written English and development of an appropriate program.
Didactics of American and British studies
Leader: Taleb Wafaa
Objectives: To create educational works in grammar, written expression, and literature, and to establish effective coordination between the different disciplines taught in the LMD system.
Keywords: Intercultural Pragmatics Media Discourse Sociolinguistics
For a multidisciplinary approach in the analysis of Spanish language discourse
Leader: Benrabra LOUBNA
Objectives: To improve the understanding of the relationship between texts (discourse) and the socio-historical situations in which they are produced.
Keywords: Discourse Analysis Linguistics Corpus Linguistics
Analysis of project-based teaching practices (APEP)
Leader: TABET AOUL Zoulikha
Objectives: To provide training in training engineering, analyze training needs, establish benchmarks for pedagogical objectives, and create course plans/syllabi.
Keywords: Training Engineering
Contribution of neurosciences in language practice: phonetics and phonology as a communication tool in university education in Algeria
Leader: BENABDALLAH Imane
Objectives: To proceed with a linguistic approach with an applied aim to any field: journalistic, didactic, among others. Focus on the French language and its systems of representation.
Keywords: Didactics Manuals Representation Language
Sociolinguistics and Language Contact in Algeria (SCLA)
Leader: BENHATTAB Abdelkader Lotfi
Objectives: This team focuses on sociolinguistics and language contact phenomena within the Algerian context.
The LOAPL Journal Suite: Advancing Interdisciplinary Scholarship
The LOAPL Laboratory (Laboratory of Creation of Educational Tools and Learning in Foreign Languages) hosts a prestigious collection of international, open-access journals. These periodicals serve as a global platform for scholars to bridge the gap between theoretical linguistics and practical educational innovation.
Passerelle: Advancing Language and Cultural Scholarship
Passerelle highlights the LOAPL’s commitment to advancing interdisciplinary dialogue in language, culture, and education, serving as a space where academic inquiry meets innovation and collaboration.
Passerelle Journal
Passerelle (ISSN: 1112-6337, EISSN: 2716-8328) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published annually by the Laboratory of Creation of Educational Tools and Learning in Foreign Languages (LOAPL), affiliated with the Faculty of Foreign Languages at the University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed since 2004. The journal's scope encompasses a wide range of disciplines, with a particular focus on Language Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Didactics, Civilisation, Arts, and Translation Studies.
ALTRALANG: Interdisciplinary Horizons in Translation and Applied Linguistics
ALTRALANG Journal reflects the LOAPL Laboratory’s dedication to fostering high-level research and reflection in translation studies and applied linguistics. By creating a collaborative platform where theoretical rigor and practical innovation converge, the journal serves as an international gateway for scholars to explore the complexities of language, mind, and pedagogy. Through its multilingual scope and commitment to open-access knowledge, ALTRALANG enriches the global academic community while championing the evolving landscape of language education and cross-cultural communication.
ALTRALANG Journal
ALTRALANG Journal (Algerian Translation and Languages Journal) is an international open-access peer-reviewed journal, published semi-annually by the Faculty of Foreign Languages at the University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed since 2019. The journal serves as an intellectual platform for researchers in Translation Studies, Linguistics, Literature, and Didactics. It publishes original work in a wide range of languages, including English, French, Arabic, Spanish, German, and Tamazight.
IMAGO Interculturality and Didactics: An International Platform for Interdisciplinary Research in Humanities and Languages
IMAGO Interculturality and Didactics is a free international annual peer reviewed open access journal published by the Faculty of Foreign Languages at the University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed since 1998. It provides an intellectual platform for researchers and postgraduate scholars to advance interdisciplinary studies across literature, linguistics, discourse analysis, translation, history, and language didactics, promoting scholarly exchange in the humanities and social sciences through a rigorous double blind review process.
IMAGO Interculturality and Didactics
IMAGO Interculturality and Didactics is an international annual peer reviewed open access scientific journal published by the Faculty of Foreign Languages at the University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed since 1998. The journal publishes original articles evaluated through double blind review in the fields of the humanities, languages, and social sciences, including linguistics, discourse analysis, translation, language didactics, literature, history, and intercultural studies. It has an international editorial and scientific board and accepts contributions in several languages, including Arabic, Amazigh, English, French, Spanish, German, and Russian. The online version is freely accessible and downloadable.
Studies in Linguistics and Language Education: Exploring Language, Mind, and Pedagogy
Studies in Linguistics and Language Education reflects the LOAPL’s dedication to fostering research and reflection in linguistics and language pedagogy, creating a platform where theory, practice, and innovation converge to enrich the study of language and education.
Studies in Linguistics and Language Education (SLLE)
Studies in Linguistics and Language Education (SLLE) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes original research in the fields of linguistics and language education. It is published by the Laboratory of Creation of Educational Tools and Learning in Foreign Languages (LOAPL), affiliated with the Faculty of Foreign Languages at the University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed. The journal appears biannually (June and December) in English since 2025 and is entirely free of charge, with no submission or publication fees.
Connect with Our Laboratory
We welcome inquiries for collaboration, research partnerships, and general questions about our work.
labo.loapl@univ-oran2.dzUniversity of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed, Faculty of Foreign Languages, LOAPL Laboratory, P.O. Box 1015 El M'naouer, 31000 Oran, Algeria.