Scientific event

The project sought to shed light on the phenomenon of urban violence in Algeria, which has spread significantly in recent years, particularly in major cities and densely populated urban areas; This can be attributed to the substantial demographic growth experienced by Algeria, particularly following the stabilisation of the security situation and the improvement in the standard of living of the population. This rapid population growth has led to an increase in demand for housing, prompting the authorities to attempt to meet this demand through various projects, such as social housing, as well as the eradication of shanty towns and substandard housing; This situation is particularly evident in the new town of Ali Mengli in Constantine, which was originally built to relieve pressure on the parent city of Constantine; however, the intensive relocation of residents has produced several negative phenomena that have drawn our attention as researchers.
What has troubled those in charge of the new city is the escalation of violence, the spread of social ills of various kinds, and the growth and diversification of criminal activity within it. This has led to the stigmatisation of some of its neighbourhoods, which has had a negative impact on the nature of social life, the social integration of residents, and even interpersonal relationships.
This study examines the conditions of the stigmatised neighbourhoods within the study area and their relationship to urban violence by attempting to answer the following key question:
Can the stigmatised neighbourhoods of the New City be considered a source of the production or reproduction of violence in the urban environment, and what perceptions and representations do individuals hold regarding these stigmatised neighbourhoods?


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This lexicon covers all Algerian writers of the twentieth century (1900–2000 and up to the present day), young and old, men and women, who have published specialist literary works or articles in national newspapers and academic journals. We therefore aim to:
- Compile a dedicated record of the careers of Algerian writers and document their most significant contributions in the fields of poetry, short stories, novels, essays, theatre, translation, autobiography, literary and journalistic writing, and all literary studies, whilst tracking their presence in newspapers and academic journals.
- To document the milestones of the Algerian literary and poetic movement by chronicling the biographies and life stories of writers.
- To highlight the literary and cultural context in which literary works emerged and to explore the intellectual influences on Algerian writers.

- To improve and enhance the health services provided to citizens, to respond to their needs, and to humanise healthcare institutions by providing paramedical staff with professional and organisational training;
- To develop and enhance the competencies and skills of paramedical staff in terms of knowledge, interpersonal skills and organisational skills

The research project examined the impact of new media and communication applications on family silence – ‘silent families’ – in western Algeria, as a case study. The research team also explored a range of themes to investigate the effects of using new applications in the digital environment on family silence amongst Algerian families; Certain applications were selected primarily on the basis of their popularity, through observation and exploratory studies. These applications are among the most widely used; they offer users the opportunity to meet and communicate, whilst also allowing them to present themselves with considerable freedom and in a variety of ways. We find that they have become an indirect substitute and the sole outlet for social life. Algerian society is considered to be one in which the use of these applications – or rather, social media platforms – is widespread.

The aim of the research project entitled ‘Childcare for pre-school children in so-called “working-class” neighbourhoods in Oran: A Case Study of Social Inequality’ was to provide key and fundamental information on the methods of childcare in working-class neighbourhoods in the province of Oran and the extent of their social and psychological impact on parents with regard to competition for their children’s education prior to enrolment in primary schools, given that these schools have classes that do not allow all children the opportunity to enrol at the age of five, as well as their fears that first-year teachers may not treat all pupils equally, as revealed by the field research.

In our south-west, folk tales are one of the most important elements of the oral culture that characterises this region in particular, including the areas of Tindouf, Bechar and Adrar. However, these folk tales have not received sufficient attention in terms of collection and documentation from the narrators and custodians. This leaves many of these tales vulnerable to being forgotten and lost, which means the loss of a part of the region’s memory and its intangible oral heritage. If this heritage is utilised appropriately, it can be a source of inspiration and creativity for future generations.
For this reason, through this project, we aim to contribute to the collection of folk heritage and to emphasise the importance of this field and the need for research in it. Given the nature of this subject, we have relied on field research involving active engagement with the local community. This research included interviews with local residents who preserve a wealth of folk tales in their memories. In addition, we have researched and searched for blogs and manuscripts relating to folk tales.
Despite the risks involved in transcribing folk tales from the narrators’ own words, the urgent need to preserve folk memory and national identity prompted us to focus on carefully transcribing and documenting this material to maintain its authenticity in both form and content.
Accordingly, we divided our work into two main phases:
Phase One: This focused on seeking out individuals whose memories remain rich in oral folk heritage in south-western Algeria, in regions such as Tindouf, Adrar and Bechar, where we conducted field interviews with a number of activists involved in the cultural and social movements in these areas. In addition, we held a variety of discussions with local residents who still preserve a wealth of stories and oral heritage

One of the project’s key objectives, as outlined in the project proposal to clarify its vision and philosophy, was for the team to produce a documentary film on the current state of the film industry in Algeria, entitled:
Algerian Cinema: How Long Will It Last?
Film duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Deepen and broaden understanding of the research topic and its issues (art theories, schools, purposes of art, audience reception, etc.).Conduct fieldwork in connection with cultural institutions and market actors.Produce a cultural map and guide of artists, with a calendar of events and exhibitions.

Planned activities:
Organize roundtables with actors to discuss the art market, institutions, workshops, networks, and gather proposals for creating an association of plastic artists.Publish a collective theoretical part of the project on art, its essence, history of art in Oran, art and cultural identity.

Long-term objectives:
Establish the research unit in culture, communication, languages, and arts as a partner for local and regional cultural institutions.Expand the cultural map to include all cultural activities (theater, cinema, poetry, music, storytelling, dance, libraries, cultural centers, youth centers, training institutes, associations…).Organize training workshops for emerging plastic artists to familiarize them with the art market and their positioning.Provide an exhibition space within the unit to host exhibitions and scientific activities (roundtables, colloquia) to promote the artistic-cultural product to universities and research institutions.

Permanent researcher, Philosophical Anthropology, CRASC, Algeria

To present all the discrepancies resulting from the reconstruction of the onymic field at the technical level (nominalisation, homonyms, allonyms, etc.) and the societal level (common usage).

- To monitor the reality and representations of these names at the political and societal levels.

- To help open up new avenues of research for researchers and students interested in the subject of nomenclature.

Long-term objectives:

- To attempt to establish a code setting out technical standards recommended by the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names.

- To establish a database, based on a clear methodology, covering neighbourhoods and streets in the selected cities.

- To launch a bachelor’s degree programme in partnership with the University of Continuing Education in Oran to teach the science of toponymy.