Abstract
This research study is about the practice and influence of using English code mixing and switching among students of ELDC MUET Jamshoro. The students are Sindhi/Urdu speakers and mix these languages for communication. This study investigates the causes and effects of code mixing and switching. It reveals the factors which cause failure and success in exams and understand how to avoid this practice of code mixing in English language classrooms of ELDC. In this study all the theories are mentioned which are used in theoretical framework such as the theory of grammar and its usage, language acquisition, imitation theory and inter-language theory. In this study, qualitative research method is applied; content analysis is used for data collection, its analysis and also presentation. The results and findings show that code mixing and switching has great influence on language performance of students, it causes failure and success in exams, and students feel shy to speak English in front of teachers and other students. This practice creates lack of confidence in students and they fail to master the skills of English language. This study also indicate that teachers are the main roles to avoid this practice of code mixing and switching, they are needed to avail trainings and strategies of pedagogy to apply in language classrooms. Keywords: code mixing; switching; students; classroom; language DOI: 10.7176/JLLL/77-03 Publication date: March 31 st 2021
Highlights
Introduction aBackground of research problem Language is one of the most convenient methods of communication
The code mixing denotes the mixing of different language words at sentence level whereas code switching means shift from one language to other language at intra sentential level to make language prestige. (Mehboob 2009) reported that in Pakistan English was first introduced after its inception 1947 due to the influence of British rulers
1.4 Study Purpose The interaction between students and teachers while English language classes is observed, in this regard this study will analyze and contribute deep knowledge to the current literature which is based on code mixing and switching among students of English Language Development Centre (ELDC) Muet
Summary
Following questions guided the study after studying all objectives. 1. 1. Why the teachers and students are habitual of mixing words in classroom during lecture? 2. How and in which manners code switching and mixing affect the failure or successful progress of students of ELDC 3. What could be the remedies to avoid the practice of code switching and mixing during English learning classes?. 1.4 Study Purpose The interaction between students and teachers while English language classes is observed, in this regard this study will analyze and contribute deep knowledge to the current literature which is based on code mixing and switching among students of ELDC Muet. More over this work will contribute to understand the different ways of getting rid of code mixing and switching in classes of Muet by using ELDC as a case study. 1.5 Study Limitation This study is limited to ELDC department, bachelors and masters classes because of linguistic atmosphere
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