English Education: English Journal for Teaching and Learning
Vol 12, No 2 (2024): Volume 12 No.02 December 2024

Code-Switching in a University EMI Classroom: Patterns and Implications

Susilowaty, Susilowaty (Unknown)
Rosa, R.A. Angelica Sherly (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Dec 2024

Abstract

English as a medium of instruction (EMI) has been encouraged to be used in higher education in Indonesia. However, there has been a challenge in which the students cannot fully comprehend the content of the course. As a result, lecturers frequently do code-switching (CS) during their teaching. This case study intended to investigate the types and functions of CS that a lecturer used during her teaching in a Public Speaking class at a private university that applies EMI. A series of observation sessions and a semi-structured interview were conducted to gather the data. The findings revealed that the lecturer used situational switching more frequently than metaphorical switching when practicing CS. The study also showed that CS performed by the lecturer is able to serve particular functions that are well received by the students in the classroom, such as giving emphasis, giving examples, and showing empathy.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

EEJ

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

English Education: English Journal for Teaching and Learning which is later called EEJ is a journal published by Tarbiyah and Teacher Training Faculty UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan every June and December. The journal is dedicated to original research on the teaching and learning ...