Abstract
Code-switching in Malaysian Chinese Community in The Film the Journey (2014)
Highlights
Code-switching is a common phenomenon especially in a multilingual nation like Malaysia
While some researchers believe that code-switching is an evidence of lacking language knowledge, others suggested that code-switching is used as a supplementary resource to achieve particular interactional goals with other speakers (Chuchu, 2007)
This study aims to analyse the occurrence of code-switching among the characters in the film and to study the functions of code-switching among Malaysian Chinese community that are reflected in the film The Journey (2014)
Summary
Code-switching is a common phenomenon especially in a multilingual nation like Malaysia. The amalgamation of its multiracial citizens such as the Malays, Chinese, Indians and others, indirectly affects the use of language and communication strategy among the people. The ability to alternate two or more languages in a conversation shows that most Malaysians are proficient in multiple languages. While some researchers believe that code-switching is an evidence of lacking language knowledge, others suggested that code-switching is used as a supplementary resource to achieve particular interactional goals with other speakers (Chuchu, 2007). This study intended to examine code-switching phenomenon among Malaysian people, the Chinese community. The phenomenon was observed in a film entitled The Journey (2014), whereby relevant scenes were selected, and the conversations were analysed using the framework from Malik’s (1994) functions of codeswitching
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