Code Switching

“Code switching is a strategy that helps us communicate in socially and culturally appropriate ways. As we think about how we speak to different audiences — such as colleagues, pastors, doctors, children, and service workers — we recognize our own use of code switching. This is a natural and often unconscious response to modify our use of vocabulary, sentence structure, intonation, and topic of discussion according to our audience” (O’Neal & Ringler, 2010). Code switching is helpful in the classroom when teachers are able to use the local dialect but explain why he or she is using it and when it is appropriate. For example, in research papers students need to use Standard English so that it looks professional and informational. For narratives and creative works it is okay to use different dialects and word choice because it gives readers details about the author’s voice and writing style. Teachers can also teach students to be bi-dialectal so they can know how to speak to different types of people in different places. They can do this by comparing words we use in Standard English to words that are used in different cultures that mean the same thing. By using the students’ native/home language or dialect, we can bridge the gap and achieve the target goal of students learning Academic/Standard

It refers to the use of the two languages within sentences or a conversation. When this alternation between the two languages occur at the sentence level it is referred to as code-mixing. According to Paradis et al. (2011), code switching and mixing are used by many typically developing, proficient bilinguals in all countries of all languages. This suggests that code switching is a perfectly normal behavior that does not need therapeutic intervention. Bilingual children commonly use switch coding to help them connect the languages they are learning. Researchers have found that code switching may occur in varying frequency depending on the situation or the context of interaction. However, increased use of the behavior suggests lack of competency in the language that is being used less frequently (Roseberry-McKibbin,

Based off the google dictionary, code switching refers to the practice of alternating between two or more languages or varieties of language in conversation.The dictionary definition showcases how people would talk using two or more languages or accents whenever they talk to others. If I were to compare the two versions, my version is different from the dictionary definition, but the same concept. I could see the term being used when we say different forms of our language to people in different environments. It could occur when you would use slang when talking to your friends, but talk more professionally when in the workplace talking to your boss. The same could go for when you are talking to your elders in a more respectful tone than you

When reading the article I came to realize that code switching is an essential part in the way I socialize with everyone. For instance, I might use a different type of dialect with my 18 year old friends who has a heavy influenced urban dialect than I would with my 46 year old AT&T supervisor from Bridgewater NJ. I also use a different dialect when talking with my brother vs. when I talk to my sister, and when it comes to my fellow peer vs. my teacher. Code switching is important when it comes to communication whether it’s through an email, text, phone call or in person. By being able to embrace code switching, success/acceptance at a job, in a posse or with your family is easily achievable. I again found this article to be relatable because

In pages 81-95, Tough elaborates on the detrimental effects associated with affluence in character development and the concept of code switching. He explains the issues of affluence, by which he writes, “ the main cause of distress was ‘excessive achievement pressures, and isolation from parents - both physical and emotional’ … the emotional disconnection that existed between many affluent parents and their children often meant that the parents were usually indulgent of their children’s bad behavior “(Tough 83). In accordance to Tough, numerous complications are present in affluent children, which include the undue pressure to succeed and a lack of parental involvement or support. He maintains that wealthy families are often lenient towards

Code-switching is used on the latter parts of the film to emphasize on ideas that are only best understood through a certain language. When Flor talks to Cristina, she only speaks in Spanish. I see a sudden change in mood whenever she does this. The conversations become more sincere, more heartfelt. At one scene, nonetheless, Flor spoke to Cristina in English after she said “I need some space.” Flor exclaimed, “no space between us,” in broken English. The desire to bridge the gap between them intensified. Then, she reverted back to speak in Spanish to truly convey what is on her mind. The emotions just became realistic. This scene, for me, is what made the movie moving for the

Is there really a correct way to speak in society? Code switching is where you can change the way you would speak and it differ from each situation your in. Saying that the technical way to speak in society eyes is SAE (Standard American English), which is used in the job field and even school. Society eyes would be teachers, language linguist and employers. Some people beg to differ to say SAE is the correct way to speak. Depending on where you live and your race. For such as urban areas you are more likely to use slang in your speech. Code switching is an everyday part of life because Race and culture factors into code- switching and when you are presenting your self to reach better and higher

Code Switching is the ability to change one’s language from two or more different languages or even dialects while talking. Code switching serves as a means of connecting individuals with certain communities. This can be seen with speakers of Spanish, who might code switch to Spanglish in order to exclude those around them that they know will not understand. We can also see an example of this in Lo’s study of code switching. Chazz, a Chinese-American, code switches into Korean when he wants to associate his opinion with Ken, a Korean-American. With the same use of code switching Ken states, “Doshite ‘Why’ (in Japanese),” (466.) In order to distance himself from Chazz, Ken code switches into Japanese because he does not want Chazz’s opinion

Prompts Different Interpretations of the World: Studies have shown and confirmed that Bilingualism can lead to biculturalism which in turn can lead to the Cultural Frame Switching (CFS) phenomenon which suggests individuals can alter the way they interpret the world, in response to signals in the environment such as language or an icon. (Ramírez-Esparza, Gosling et al. 2006)

Code Switching: Student’s use two languages, their native language and English, in the same utterance or in the same stretch of conversation. The most common way young children use code switching is by beginning a sentence in one language and then switching to end the sentence in another language.

The speakers in this conversation are Alicia (myself) and Cassius, my best friend since high school. Both of us are twenty-one and are college students working on their separate homework assignments. We had just arrived home from our day out at the mall. Cassius has not slept for twenty-two hours because of his security job then he goes to school afterwards at 11:00. We both had pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks to help Cassius stay awake. This conversation took place around 7:30 in Alicia bedroom. Cassius and Alicia were left alone because Alicia’s family had left to see Alicia’s younger brother paly baseball. During the conversation Alicia laid on her belly while Cassius sat upright on the dashboard of the bed. The reason why this conversation

In my day to day life I use several different forms of english depending on where I am at, whether that be at home with friends, or in a professional english setting. Code switching has definitely come in handy throughout my life. I feel it is crucial to be able to code switch in regards to using different types of english in today’s society due to social standards of “correct” english. The appropriate forms of english will most likely vary depending on your location and your position within that particular social group. Knowing how to use and navigate different forms of english in certain situation can lead to more opportunities for networking, because it allows you to appeal to a wider and diverse group of people.

II TYPES AND REASONS A – TYPES In the bilingual world are different types of code switching, different Researches talk most about two types, and some researchers mention more than two. Wardhaugh (2006) explains the two types of code switching: A.1. Situational Code Switching: this occurs according to the situation a bilingual person is facing.

But brain researchers said they see no reason why not. The study showed that bilingual young adults performed better in ignoring irrelevant stimuli and focusing on relevant information. One possible reason for this ability is that the processes of learning two languages and switching back and forth between them, train the brain to divide important from less important auditory information. Also, researchers have found that found that dementia occurred four or five years later among people who spent their lives speaking two languages compared to those who spoke only

In this world, there are a lot of languages used to communicate. Nation and cultural diversity are a source of variation in the languages. The diversity of the language used by a particular group is a factor of the occurrence of bilingualism. According to Grosjean (1984, p. 1) bilingualism is the use of two or more languages. The proficiency of bilingualism may vary depending on the exposure to the other users of language and opportunities to use the language. It is one of the factors of replacement of the language. This phenomenon known as code switching, it can occur as a whole, the incorporating elements of other languages in the language being used, or the turn of a variation of a language. Based on Poplack (1980) theory code switching is the alternation of two languages within a single discourse, sentence or constituent. Garrett (2010, p. 11) said that code switching is the most powerful feature of informal communication. Code switching happens when speakers speak in one language into another language as example when they