Evaluation of the curricula in the English language departments. A case study of four higher education institutions in Tunisia

      Аннотация: This study is an evaluation endeavour of the EFL curricula in higher education institutions in Tunisia. It provides information regarding the availability of a clear foreign language curriculum in the English language departments, similarities and differences between the EFL curricula, the extent to which goals are achieved, and the satisfaction and/or dissatisfaction of various stakeholders. This evaluation combined quantitative and qualitative research approaches for collecting and analysing data. This mixed-method approach was based on careful compilation of information from a variety of sources, including students, students’ TOEFL scores, former students, teachers, inspectors, and official institutional records. A total of 567 students completed the questionnaire designed for students. In addition, 199 students sat for a TOEFL test, 74 respondents filled out the questionnaire designed for former students, 98 participants completed and returned the questionnaire for teachers and 4 inspectors responded to a structured interview. Furthermore, a document survey was carried out including questionnaires, test scores, and an interview.

Ключевые слова: Curriculum evaluation, higher education institutions, Departments of English