Abstract
Code-switching (CS) in sociolinguistics
refers to the situation when speakers switch from one language to another within
sentences in a single context of conversation. This study investigates the
factors responsible for the code-switching between Arabic and English among the
EFL learners in King Khalid University, English Department, Abha. Semi-structured
interviews and survey questionnaires were used to collect data that investigate
the factors of code-switching among EFL female students in KKU. The analysis of
data also investigates English students' attitudes towards this linguistic
phenomenon. The results answer the research question, providing evidence that
(1) learner's age, (2) learner's level of education, (3) the desire to show off
and become prestigious, (4) conveying intimacy, (5) trying to add emphasis and
(6) expressing personal opinions and thoughts are the main factors that lead
participants to switch between Arabic and English and affect their choices of
words. Finally, this study is concluded by the emphasis that code-switching is
very common among Saudi female EFL learners as a natural process especially
when they acquire more knowledge of English. Yet, a recommendation that Saudi
EFL learners become more aware, culturally and linguistically, be proud of
Arabic as their native language, and be good at English as it becomes the
language of the globe.
Key words: Code-switching, Arabic, English, EFL Learners, King Khalid
University.
A term paper
submitted by:
Aysha
Al-Qahtani, Ebtihaj Al-Hamid, Raihanah Dokhykh, Reem Asiri, Wijdan Ibrahim,
& Zahra Al-Qahtani
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