EXPLORING CODE-SWITCHING PATTERNS IN BILINGUAL AND MULTILINGUAL CONTEXTS
Abstract
This article explores the phenomenon of code-switching, focusing on its patterns and functions in bilingual and multilingual contexts. Code-switching, the practice of alternating between languages within conversations, serves as a key linguistic tool influenced by social, cognitive, and cultural factors. The study examines different types of code-switching, including intersentential, intrasentential, and tag-switching, and highlights the factors that drive these switches, such as social context, cognitive load, linguistic competence, and cultural identity. Additionally, the article investigates how code-switching operates in specific environments like education, workplace communication, and media. The findings suggest that code-switching is not merely a linguistic anomaly but a reflection of speakers' ability to fluidly integrate multiple languages to express complex ideas, cultural identities, and social relationships. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of linguistic adaptability and has broader implications for language policy, education, and social identity in diverse communities.
Keywords
Code-switching, bilingualism, multilingualismHow to Cite
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