Le bruit, nuisance sonore en Algérie Aspect linguistique et sociétal

Abstract

Noise, noise pollution in Algeria :Linguistic and societal aspect

The sound as a noise nuisance usually induces a public health issue among deaf specialists because it affects the health of the ears. One of the most well-known consequences of hearing discomfort, or even deafness, is the difficulty of communication in society. Similarly, the impact on language, in general, and on cognitive and linguistic functions, in particular, can disrupt the level of performance of essential learning such as reading and writing by confusing phonetically similar sounds for some children from primary school onwards, and that may become a real school health issue. To understand such a situation and analyse the impact of noise on learning, it is important to identify its occurrences and cultural representation. This article discusses various aspects of noise to unveil some language and societal implications. The results of this research showed that in Algeria, preschool programs address sensory education, and education in sounds, music, and noises. we believe that it would be important to instill in children from an early age the harmful effect of noise in involving family life which, through ignorance, causes noise pollution and creates an awareness of noise among its members. The recommendations are numerous and require more investigation, yet it is a topic that is less discussed in Algeria while it is an integral part of the daily lives of families, teachers, and learners regardless of their level of education.
In this study, it is difficult for us to determine a noise culture specific to Algerian society. However, the people interviewed reported certain annoying behaviors such as speaking loudly and living daily with the noise of music, construction and slamming of doors, produced by oneself, at home, and in the neighbourhood.
A research carried out within the framework of a national project by a team of linguists, didacticians, speech therapists, neurobiologists, and doctors, would encourage us to develop these first global observations in such a way as to warn Algerian society of linguistic, psychological, communication and environmental risks. and health, in the face of noise pollution.