With the upcoming spring exams directly linked to language proficiency assessments, the effectiveness of the “Rosetta Stone” platform remains a source of heated debate among Moroccan university students.
Despite ongoing calls for reassessment, now formalized through written questions to the relevant minister by parliamentary representatives, the platform remains in use, leaving many students questioning its true educational value.
As the exams draw closer, the discussions around Rosetta Stone have intensified, particularly due to attempts by some individuals offering alternative services to students, often bypassing the platform’s set schedule.
Social media platforms are flooded with ads from individuals claiming to offer shortcuts for students regarding the use of the platform, leading many students to urge the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation to reconsider the management of language proficiency initiatives at universities.
One of the most prominent demands came from student representatives at the Faculty of Sciences at Chouaib Doukkali University in El Jadida, where a consensus was reached to replace the platform with written exams for the language unit.
Students, such as Asmae Haqi, expressed frustration with the ongoing requirement of 30 hours on the platform for French and English, stating that there is considerable confusion about how these hours will be evaluated, especially given their direct impact on exam results.
Students continue to report issues accessing and navigating the platform, particularly with regard to time management and technical difficulties. Some students argue that the platform’s inefficiency hinders their focus on other important academic matters.
Haqi and other students have also raised concerns about the lack of transparency and the increasing prevalence of online ads offering paid services that allegedly manipulate the platform’s information to students’ benefit.
Hamza Achghar, a student at Mohammed V University in Rabat, said that while the platform was intended to improve language proficiency, its impact has been minimal.
Many students, he said, feel that the platform is ineffective and do not need it, especially those who already possess strong language skills. The ongoing debate reflects widespread dissatisfaction with the platform, with many students questioning its real value in preparing them for the job market.
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