The Code of Switching- Bilingualism
Often bilingual speakers talking to each other will code switch (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Please provide an example of where you have seen this (describing it, asking a friend who does it, or showing a clip/video is fine) and try to come up with reasons why you think bilinguals often do this. What contexts do you think it is most likely to occur in? When do you think it is less likely to occur? Can you think of any social implications for code switching?
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I believe code-switching phenomena usually happens in uncontrolled environments where there is less supervision. Furtherly, Harley (2010) opined that code-switching is most likely to occur during a series of explanations between two or more bilingual people of the same language. Likewise, code-switching happens during unmarked language choice, which is used mostly during comparisons. Clarification and emphasis are other factors that influence the code-switching model during communication.
When Do you think Code Switching is Less Likely to Occur?
Code-switching is less likely to occur in a controlled environment whereby the first language is commanded, such as in official meetings. Secondly, code-switching is less likely to happen when there is no group identity. It means that no one can understand the second language of the bilingual, limiting the use of code switch.
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The Code of Switching- Bilingualism
