أشهر اسئلة المقابلات الشخصية باللغة الانجليزية وترجمتها

The Most Important Questions in Interview

1. Tell me about yourself:
The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short
statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound
rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise.
Cover four topics: early years, education, work history, and recent career experience. Emphasize this last subject.Start with the item farthest
back and work up to the present.
Remember that this is likely to be a warm-up question. Don't waste your best points on it.

أخبرنا عن نفسك
هذا أكثر الأسئلة المنتشرة في المقابلات و عليك أن تجهز جوابا يكون حاضرا في ذهنك و دع إجابتك محصورة في الأمور المتعلقة بالعمل إلا إذا طلب منك غير ذلك. حاول أن تغطي في اجابتك الأمور التالية: السنوات الأولى- الدراسة - العمل و الخبرة المهنية الحالية و ولي اهتمامك لموضوع الخبرة و لكن باختصار و دع أفضل ما لديك لوقت لاحق لأنك لسه في البداية. و حاول ان تبدا بحديثك من الأقدم إلى الأحدث

2. Why did you leave your last job?
Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Never refer to a major
problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-*******
or the organization. If you do, you will be the one looking bad. Keep
smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an
opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forward-looking
reasons.

لماذا تركت عملك الأخير:
حاول عند هذا الإجابة ان تبتعد عن الأمور السلبية التي تتعلق بتركك العمل السابق أو المشاكل التي قد تكون حصلت معك في هذه الشركة و فقط دع إجابتك تنحصر بأمور تتعلق بطموحك و لآمالك المستقبلية

3. What experience do you have in this field?
Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for.
If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.

ما الخبرة التي تملكها في هذا المجال
تحدث عن أمور محددة تتعلق بالوظيفة التي تتقدم لها

4. Do you consider yourself successful?
You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good
explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are
on track to achieve the others.

هل تعتبر نفسك إنسان ناجح
يجب أن يكون جوابك نعم دائما و تحاول أن تعطي سببا مختصرا لذلك قد تكون الإجابة أنك قد وضعت لنفسك أهدافا و قد نجحت في تحقيق بعضا منها و في طريقك إلى تحقيق الباقي

5. What do co-******* say about you?
Be prepared with a quote or two from co-*******. Either a specific
statement or a paraphrase will work. Jill Clark, a co-worker at Smith
Company, always said I was the hardest ******* she had ever known.

ماذا يقول عنك زملاء العمل
حاول ان يكون لديك إجابة حاضرة في ذهنك تتضمن عبارة يقولها عنك بعض زملائك كالجملة المذكورة "زميلي .... دائما يخبرني بأنني من أنشط الأشخاص الذين عرفهم"

6. What do you know about this organization?
This question is one reason to do some research on the organization
before the interview. Find out where they have been and where they are
going. What are the current issues and who are the major players?
You might start your answer in this manner: "In my job search, I've investigated a number of companies.
Yours is one of the few that interests me, for these reasons

ماذا تعرف عن هذه المؤسسة
قبل أن تتقدم للمقابلة عليك أن تقوم ببعض البحث عن المؤسسة التي تتقدم للعمل فيها و تحاول أن تعرف عنها قدر المستطاع و خاصة أين كانت و إلى أين وصلت في مجال عملها و ما النجاحات التي حققنها
يمكنك بدء إجابتك بالتالي:
من خلال بحثي عن فرص للعمل، مؤسستكم كانت واحدة من المؤسسات القليلة التي لفتت إنتباهي للأسباب التالية .... (حاول أن تكون إيجابي)

7. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?
Try to ******* improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide
variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement.

ماذا فعلت لتحسين معرفتك أو معلوماتك
حاول أن تذكر متابعتك لتطورات العمل و النشاطات التي قمت بها في إطار ذلك

8. Are you applying for other jobs?
Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. Keep the focus
on this job and what you can do for this organization.

هل تتقدم إلى وظائف أخرى
كن صريحا في الإجابة على هذا السؤال و لكن من دون إطالة و دع تركيزك في العمل الحالي و ما الذي يمكنك فعله لهذه المؤسسة

9. Why do you want to work for this organization?
This may take some thought and certainly, should be ****d on the
research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely
important here and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-term
career goals.
speak in terms of the company's needs. You might say that your research has shown that the company is doing things you would like to be involved with and that interest you.

لمذا ترغب في العمل لهذه المؤسسة
هذا سؤال يتطلب الكثير من الوقت للتفكير فيه مسبقا و لكن حاول أن تربط إجابتك بأهدافك المستقبلية و تحدث بحاجات المؤسسة. قد تتضمن إجابتك أن أبحاثك أظهرت لك أن المؤسسة تقوم بأعمال ترغب في الخوض بها و تهمك

10. Do you know anyone who works for us?
Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization. This
can affect your answer even though they asked about friends not
relatives.

هل تعرف أحد ممن يعمل لدينا
كن حذرا من قانون عمل الأقارب في المؤسسة فقد يؤثر ذلك على إجابتك حتى لو كان السؤال عن الرفاق و ليس الأقارب.

11. What kind of salary do you need?
A loaded question. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like,
That’s a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position?
or say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide
range.

ما هو الراتب الذي تحتاجه
سؤال ملغوم حاول ألاّ تجاوب عليه و دع إجابتك على هذا الشكل
سؤال صعب ! أيمكنكم إخباري بالمدى لهذا المركز
أو يمكنك القول بأن هذا يعتمد على تفاصيل العمل و تعطي مدى كبير للراتب من ---- الى ----

12. Are you a team player?
You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready.
Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather
than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude.
هل انت لاعب ضمن فريق (المقصود هل انت ممن يحبون العمل ضمن فرق)
طبعا انت كذلك و حاول ان يكون لديك بعض الأمثلة لدعم إجابتك و تفاصيل تظهر أنك دائما تعمل لمصلحة الفريق و ليس لمصلحتك فقط و لكن ابتعد عن المباهاة

13. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: I’d like
it to be a long time. Or As long as we both feel I’m doing a good job.

كم من المدة تتوقع ان تعمل لدينا لو قمنا بتعيينك
لا تعطي تفاصيل و حاول ان تكون اجابتك على الشكل التالي
أتمنى أن تكون أطول فترة ممكنة
أو أتمنى أن تطول المدة طالما نشعر سويا بأنني اقوم بعملي بشكل جيد

14. Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel about that?
This is serious. Do not make light of it or in any way seem like you
like to fire people. At the same time, you will do it when it is the
right thing to do. When it comes to the organization versus the
individual who has created a harmful situation, you will protect the
organization.

هل اضطررت لطرد أحد يوما ما و ماذا كان شعورك حيال هذا
هذا جدي و ستقول بأنك ستفعل هذا الشيء عند اضطرارك لذلك لأنه عندما تكون المؤسسة مقابل الفرد المسيء عليك أن تقوم بحماية المؤسسة

15. What is your philosophy towards work?
Short and positive, showing a
benefit to the organization.

ما هي فلسفتك في العمل ؟
حاول أن تظهر اهتمامك بمصلحة المؤسسة في إجابتك

16. If you had enough money to retire right now, would you?
Answer yes if you would. But since you need to work, this is the type
of work you prefer. Do not say yes if you do not mean it.

لو كان لديك المال الكافي للتقاعد هل تفعل ذلك
لو أردت ان تحصل على العمل حاول أن لا تكون اجابتك بنعم

17. Have you ever been asked to leave a position?
If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief and avoid saying
negative things about the people or organization involved.

هل طلب منك أن تترك مركز بعمل ما
كن صريحا و ابتعد عن قول الأشياء السلبية عن الأشخاص الذين عملت معهم

18. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization
You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to
highlight your best points as they relate to the position being
discussed.
كيف ممكن أن تكون مفيدا للشركة
حاول أن تلقي الضوء على الأمور التي تتقنها

19. Why should we hire you?
Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not
mention any other candidates to make a com*****on.

لماذا علينا تعيينك
أظهر كيف تلتقي مقوماتك مع حاجات الشركة و لا تذكر أي من المرشحين للوظيفة على سبيل المقارنة

20. Tell me about a suggestion you have made
Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted
and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work
applied for is a real plus.

أخبرنا عن قتراح لديك قمت بتنفيذه
قم بتحضير إقتراح تم قبوله و يتعلق بالعمل المقدم له

21. What irritates you about co-*******?
This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with
anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get
along with folks is great.

ماذا يضايقك بزملاء العمل
حاول أن تكون الاجابة بأنك تتوافق مع الآخرين بشكل جيد

22. What is your greatest strength?
Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples:
Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills, Your ability
to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects, Your positive attitude

ما هي أفضل نقاط القوة لديك
كن ايجابيا مثلا:
قدرتك في ترتيب أولوياتك
مهارتك في حل المشاكل
قدرتك على العمل تحت ضغط العمل
قدرتك في التركيز على المشاريع
موقفك الايجابي من الأمور

23. Tell me about your dream job.
Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you
are contending for is it, you strain credibility.The best is to say something like: A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute and
can’t wait to get to work.

أخبرنا عن عملك الذي تحلم به
ابتعد عن ذكر عمل محدد حتى و لو كان العمل الذي تتقدم له. و الأفضل أن تجيب بـ: هو العمل الذي أحب أن أعمل به و أحب العاملين فيه و حيث أستطيع أن أشارك و أنتظر بفارغ الصبر للذهاب إليه

24. Why do you think you would do well at this job?
Give several reasons and ******* skills, experience and interest.

لماذا تظن بأنك قد تكون بارعا في هذا العمل
أذكر بعض الأسباب و المهارات التي تملك و بعض الخبرة

25. What is more important to you: the money or the work?
Money is always important, but the work is the most important. There is
no better answer.

ما الأهم بالنسبة لك العمل أم المال
لأ يوجد أفضل من هذه الاجابة
المال دائما مهم و لكن العمل هو الأهم

26. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?
There are numerous good possibilities:
Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Initiative, Patience, Creativity, Problem solver

ماذا هي نقاط القوة لديك التي يقولها رئيس عملك السابق عنك
أجوبة مثل: الوفاء - النشاط - الموقف الايجابي - المبادرة - الصبر - الابداع - حل المشاكل

27. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor
Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of
your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former
boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive and
develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.

أذكر مشكلة حصلت لك مع رئيس عملك السابق
هذا فخ ليختبروك إذا ما كنت تتحدث بالسوء عن الأشخاص الذين تعمل معهم. كن ايجابي و أدعي بأنك لا تذكر أية مشاكل حصلت

28. What has disappointed you about a job?
Don’t get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can *******:
Not enough of a challenge

ما الذي خيب أملك في العمل
قد تكون الاجابة: عدم وجود الكثير من المنافسة

29. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.
You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an
example that relates to the type of position applied for.

أخبرنا عن قدرتك على العمل تحت ضغط العمل
قد تقول [انك تبدع عند عملك تحت ضغط العمل و أعط مثال يتعلق بالوظيفة التي تتقدم لها]

30. Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?
Probably this one. Do not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want
another job more than this one.

هل قدراتك تتوافق مع هذا العمل أو مع عمل آخر أكثر
على الأرجح هذا العمل (جواب مناسب تماما)

31. What motivates you to do your best on the job?
This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are:
Challenge, Achievement

ما الذي يحفزك للقيام بأفضل ما لديك في العمل
مثلا التحدي - تحقيق للاهدف

32. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?
This is up to you. Be totally honest.

هل ترغب في العمل لوقت إضافي او ليلا او في العطل
هذا يعتمد عليك و كن صريحا في الاجابة

33. How would you know you were successful on this job?
Your outcomes are a success.Your boss tell you that you are successful

كيف تعرف انك ستكون ناجحا في هذا العمل
نتائجك كانت دائما تكلل بالنجاح
رئيسك يقول لك بأنك ستنجح فيه

34. Would you be willing to relocate if required?
You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if
you think there is a chance it may come up. Do not say yes just to get
the job if the real answer is no

هل انت مستعد لنقلك إلى مكان آخر
عليك أن تكون مستعدا لهذا السؤال و لا تقول نعم فقط للحصول على العمل إذا كان جوابك الحقيقي "كلا"

35. Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own?
Just say yes.

هل انت مستعد لتفضيل مصالح المؤسسة على مصالحك الشخصية
دع الاجابة تكون "نعم"

36. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?
Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.

لو كنت ستقوم بتعيين شخص للوظيفة ما الذي ستبحث عنه؟
حاول أن تذكر الصفات التي يحتاج لها العمل و انت تملكها

37. Do you think you are overqualified for this position?
Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well
qualified for the position.

هل تعتقد بأنك ذو مؤهلات تزيد عن المطلوب لهذا المركز
قل بأنك مؤهل تماما لهذا العمل

38. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?
First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about,
bring that up: Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working
quick learner.

كيف تقترح بأن تعوض عن عدم امتلاكك للخبرة
لو كان لديك خبرة و لا يعلم بها المحاور أذكرها و اذا لم يكن لديك خبرة فقل بانك شخص نشيط و تتعلم بسرعة

39. What position do you prefer on a team working on a project?
Be honest. If you are comfortable in different roles, point that out.

أي مركز تفضل للعمل ضمن فريق يعمل على مشروع
كن صريح بالاجابة

40. Describe your work ethic.
Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to
get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good.

صف مبادئك اتجاه العمل
شدد على مصالح الشركة مثل التصميم على انهاء العمل و العمل بنشاط و التمتع في القيام بعملك

41. Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job.
Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the organization.

أخبرني عن أحلى لحظة فرح احسست بها في عملك
تحدث عن المتعة و الفرح لانجاز عمل ما للشركة

42. Do you have any questions for me?
Always have some questions prepared. How soon will I be able to be productive? and What type of projects will I be able to assist on? are
examples.

هل لديك أية أسئلة لي؟
حضر بعض الأسئلة مثل: كم من الوقت لدي حتى اكون مثمرا في عملي ما هي نوع المشاريع التي سأقوم بالمساعدة بها

جميع أسئلة الإنترفيو وإجابتها باللغة الإنجليزية

عرف نفسك؟ اسمى (----) عندى(-----) خريج من (-) ساكن فى (----) ااشتغلت قبل كده فى (--------) / والدى بيشتغل (-----) وامى بتشتغل ( -) واخى بيشتغل ( --- Introduce your self My name is……., I am……. Years old ,graduated in, I live in………., I worked before in……., my father is working in……,mymother is working in………my brother is working in…….. ليه سبت شغلك اللي قبل كدة... لازم اقول حاجة مش موجوده فى الشغل القديم وموجوده فى الشغل الجديد مثلا( عشان هتعلم فى الشركة دى اشياء جديده هتساعدنى انى احقق طموحاتى ....Why you left your previous work searching for betterchance, learning many new things,gain experiences to help me to acheave my goals تعرف ايه عن خدمة العملاء؟ اعرف انها اهم قسم فى الشركة يعنى مثلا لو عميل واجهتة مشكلة مع المنتج ايه اول حاجة هيعملها , طبعا هيكلم خدمة العملاء ودورى انى افضل معاه لما يحل المشكلة ولاز كمان اتوقع المشكلة قبل حدوثها زى مثلا لو حد كلمنى من اسوان وعنده مشكلة وحد تانى كامنى من اسوان وعنده نفس المشكلة فاكيد هناك فى مشكلة وهبتدى ابلغ التيم ليدر بتاعى او المسئول عن الشبكات لانى قرات فى النت ان من كل 100 عميل فية 3 بس هما الى بيتصلو بخدمة العملاء وبيشتكو والباقى بيسيبو المنتج. What do you know about customerservice? I know that it is the most important department in the company, for example if a customer is having a problem with one of our product the firstthing he will do is calling the customer service and my mission is to stay withhim until I solve the problem. And also I have to expect the problembefore it happens for example if some one called from aswan and have a problemand some one else called from aswan and also ha has the same problem I have toexpect that there is a problem in the product or service in aswan and I willinform my team leader or the responsible for net work because I red in theinternet that from every 100 customer only 3 will call the customer service ifthey have a problem and the rest just leave the product. ليه عايز تشتغل فى خدمة العملاء؟ لازم اقول اجابة سوال (تعرف ايه عن خدمة العملاء) وبعدين اقول مواصفات الشخص الى بيشتغل فى خدمة العملاء زى ودود ومثقف وصوتى واضح واسلوبى كويس وهادى وخدوم ودورت جوايا ملقتش نفسى غير فى خدمة العملاء . Why do you want to work in customer service? The answer of (whatdo you know about customer service) And then I say the characteristics ofthe person who work in customer service such as friendly, educated, have a clearvoice, clever helpful, and I find my self in this field أذكر ثلاث عيوب فيك وصلحتهم؟ مكنتش منظم فى اهدافى يعنى كنت بقدم المهم على الاهم وكنت عايز اتعلم كل حاجة فى وقت واحد لكن الحمد لله نظمت نفسى وافكارى 2_ وكنت مستعجل لما كنت بدخل فى كورس كنت عايزه يخلس من قبل ما يهدى لكن نظمت افكارى وقرات عن التفكير الصحيح 3_ مكنت بحب اشتغل فى تيم لانى مجربتش لكنى دلوقتى اتمنى ذلك Say or mention 3 defects (disadvantage) in your character I wasnt orgnized in my goals that Iwas started by the important before the most importane. and I wanted to learnevery thing in the same time but now I orgnized all my ideas.Iwas hurried whenIstarted some thing (course) I want to finish it before it started but now Iorgnized my ideas and red how to think. I wouldnt like to work in team becouse Ididnt try before but now Ihope so. ايه الى يجبرنى انى اختارك؟ عشان انا ودود ومثقف وصوتى واضح واسلوبى كويس مع الناس وخدوم وغير كده انا اقدر اشتغل تحت اى ضغت وقدر اتعامل مع اى مستوى من مستويات الادارة وبتعلم القواعد بسرعة وممكن اكون مش احسن واحد اتقدملك لكن انا احسن واحد ممكن اشتغل Why I have to chose you to work Becouse I am cultured,friendly, havea clear voice I know how to treat the people, helpful, can work under pressure, work in any department and learn the rules shortly. may be I am not the best onehere but the best one can work. اشايف نفسك ايه بعد خمس سنين انا عندى اهداف حاليا اول شىء انى انجح فى الانترفيو وتانى انى اكون تيم ليدر وتالت( ممكن اكلم عن اى شئ نفسى احققة فى المستقبل او احلامى المستقبلية) How you seeyour self after five years I have many goals I want to acheave it, firstthing pass this interview and then I want to be a team leader...... ......... ......... .. لو عميل غضبان اتصل بيك هتتعامل معاه ازاى؟ اكيد طبعا العميل ده غضبان عشان عنده مشكلة ومش عارف يحلها ولازم اتفهم كده لان ولازم امتص غضبة و مش هسيبة غير لما مشكلتة تتحل وكمان لو المشكلة دى هتتحل مثلا فى اكتر من يوم لازم اتابع معاه لحد لما اتاكد ان مشكلتة اتحلت ومستحيل طبعا اغضب من عميل غضبان لانى هحت نفسى مكانة ولو كنت مكانة اكيد كنت هزعل زيه بظبط. If anangry customer called you what will you do Ofcourse he is angry becouse hehas a problem and he doesnt know how to solve it so I have to calm him down andI will not end the call until I solve his problem and if the problem will takemore than one day I have to fallow with him. and no way beeing angry with anycustomer, If I will Put my self in his place sure I will be angrytoo. ملحوظة: طبعا الاجابات دى قابلة للتعديل عشان لو حد عن اجابة افضل وبدور حول نفس الموضوع او عنده اسلوب افضل ممكن طبعا يقول وممكن كمان تكون تتسالو اسئلة مش وجوده فى الاسئلة دى فلازم نكون مستعدين لكن دى اشهر اسئلة بتسال فى خدمة العملاء و وان شاء الله ربنا يكرمكم

Parent/ Child Relationship

Parents and their children hold a special relationship with each other. The relationship between parents and their children have a great effect on the child’s life. Through the readings, this is apparent in positive relationships, negative relationships, and in average relationships between the parent and the child.
A positive relationship between parents and their children helps with the up bringing of the child. This is seen in Theodore Roethke’s piece, “My Papa’s Waltz”, and in William Butler Yeats piece, “A Prayer for My Daughter”. In Roethke’s piece he writes, “We romped until the pans slid from the kitchens shelf; [My] mother’s countenance could not unfrown itself.”(202) Here he reflects on the good time that they had. It is also apparent in, “ You beat time on [my] head with a palm caked hard by dirt, then waltzed me off to bed still clinging to your shirt.”(202) This shows that he was having fun and he clung to his fathers shirt because he didn’t want to go to bed, he wanted to spend more time with his father. Throughout Yeat’s entire piece a positive relationship is seen as well. He prays for what he hopes his daughter will have while she grows and matures. What catches my eye the most

What do you know about american history? What do you want to know about american history?

What do you know about american history? What do you want to know about american history?

What I know:
Columbus discovered America on his boot called “mayflower”.
In a civil war the north states fight against the south states because the north states want to abolish the slavery.
The americans fought against germany and austria in the first world war.
The americans fought against the germans in the second world war.
What I want to know:
I’m interested in the young american history. What happens the last 50m years in america. What is the political history in america, for example how was the american government originated. Always I’m interested in the hole american history because you don’t learn so much about american history in germany.

Why do we need to teach civic education, engagement and democracy values in Moroccan Universities?

By Halima Ouamouch
Morocco World News
Casablanca, March 11, 2012

The democratization process in Morocco faces many challenges related, among others, to a feeble democratic culture and practice and civic engagement.  Without educating the student community –the most vital component of society – on these values and practices, the process will remain slow, fragile and unsustainable.  This community can be a reliable agent of change though it suffers from several challenges.  Clearly there is a weak political and civic engagement; lack of perspective in terms of career visibility; identity and belonging crisis and over-fascination with Western living standards.

Hence, our democratic deficiency is partially due to the lack of civic values and practices at the grass-root levels.  The student community feeds all spheres and contributes consequently to the reproduction of the same underlying values (most of them are not civically-oriented). Unless this community is empowered, Morocco will remain weak and vulnerable. Consequently, mainstreaming civic engagement and democracy values in curriculum and research, along with related decision-making processes and advocacy, is certainly one of the recommended paths toward an open and democratic Moroccan society.

This educational strategy has the potential to create a certain momentum for change towards the mainstreaming of civic engagement and democracy by research and education in Moroccan universities.  It is noteworthy that no robust and comprehensive initiative has been undertaken in this direction so far.  Even in social sciences teaching affiliations, civic engagement is not systematically incorporated.

It is important to initiate relevant research and develop more synergy between involved actors and final users of inputs. The university will serve as a dynamic source of creative ideas, a space for free interaction and exchange with all stakeholders, and a training and advocacy-based instrument.  Also, it will serve as an incubator for innovative ideas, leadership cultivation and civic-oriented initiatives.  The use of ICTs as a leverage and platform will make our universities and their policy more inclusive.

It is high time to face and deal with the low rates of participation in the civic life of Morocco in voting, in advocacy, in local grassroots associations, and in other forms of civic engagement that are necessary for the vitality of our democratization process.

By increasing the number of students who understand and are committed to engaging in meaningful civic actions, it will be possible to overcome the current deficient situation.

Moroccan universities are invited to open up on each other regardless of their different specializations, hence reinforcing the interdisciplinary character of their education programs. They will certainly refresh their attractiveness by reorienting their missions and agenda via the incorporation of civic education dimension.  If we complain about the crisis, if not failure, of our educational system, I think we need to bring the university down from its ivory tower to embrace a large and active community through service learning and civic engagement-oriented activities.

Halima Ouamouch is Professor of English studies at the University of Hassan II, Casablanca.