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Exploring the Social Justice Potential of Learning Foreign Languages: The Case of Tétouan
Abstract
This chapter presents an empirical study exploring the motivations of learners from Tétouan for studying foreign languages. Given the specific context of this northern Moroccan city, the study focuses on the Spanish language and constitutes one of the first attempts to research into the reasons why North Moroccans are motivated to learn this language. To this end, three research questions were formulated. They addressed the participants' linguistic profiles, their emotional connection to Spanish, and their practical motivations. The results confirm the heterogeneous linguistic backgrounds of these students, with Spanish holding a prominent place, although English is increasingly gaining ground. The study also reveals that the status of Spanish as a heritage language in the city is a key factor for students, who view learning it as a means of pursuing better life opportunities. The chapter concludes by presenting pedagogical implications and recommendations for future research.
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