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The dissertation project focuses on the problems of diglossia and code-switchnig in contemporary Algerian Arabic. This linguistic variety is strongly influenced by French as well as Berber/Amazigh languages. This is manifested mainly in the rate of the usage of lexemes and phrases, first of all from French.
The underlying assumption is that the degree of the manifestation of diglossia and code-switchning will be dependent on several socio-linguistic variables, namely age, gender, education as criteria based on the persons themselves, and further on the topic of the communication, the degree of officiality of a given communication situation, as well as other factors.
The research will be based on original data collected from a variety of sources, including data acquired in the locality itself. The design of the research and data collection will take into consideration all of the proposed criteria that can influence the sociolinguistic variability. All of the necessary ethical standards will be respected.
The research is about to bring new information on the current status of the Algerian dialect, as well as on the degree of the influence by foreign languages, especially the French language.

The dissertation project explores and maps language policy strategies employed by state and public institutions in their communication with citizens. It focuses on the Scandinavian public sphere, with particular emphasis on Sweden, examining established aspects of institutional communication, such as the klarspråk (plain language) campaign. Beyond traditional approaches, the study also investigates alternative communication strategies, notably the use of humour in conveying binding recommendations during crises driven by geopolitical dynamics — such as the threat of war or mass migration — as well as natural disasters, including the climate crisis, which affect society at all levels. At a secondary level, the project analyzes metatextual and metalinguistic discourses surrounding the introduction and implementation of these strategies within scientific discourse, media, and public debate. Methodologically, the research is grounded in language management theory (e.g., the perspective of language ideologies) while also drawing on pragmatics, stylistics, and critical discourse linguistics. The ideal candidate should have an excellent command of one of the Scandinavian languages (preferably Swedish) and a sufficient proficiency in English.