Aisyah Journal of English Language Teaching
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Aisyah Journal of English Language Teaching (AIJELT)

An Analysis of Code-switching by El Barack on TikTok Video: Code-switching

Ita Rosita (Unknown)
Ari Fajria Novari (Unknown)
Nur Azmi Rohimajaya (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jun 2025

Abstract

This research focused on analysis of types and functions of code switching used by El Barack in TikTok videos. Ten samples of TikTok videos from the @inijedar channel featuring El Barack, the writers applied poplack theory which functioned to categorize the types of code-switching, and Gumperz which functioned to explain what are function used by El Barack on TikTok video. This research also adopted descriptive-qualitative methods. Data collection was carried out using observation, documentation and checklists. This research focuses on speeches containing code switching produced by El Barack. The analysis showed that subjects A4 to A10 showed different types of code switching, whereas subjects A1 to A3 did not. Overall, this research identified 58 examples of types and functions of code-switching across ten videos. These findings highlight the prevalence and variations of code switching in social media content and its potential implications for communication and education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

AIJELT

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

The scope of this journal is in learning and instruction area which provides a platform for the publication of the most advanced scientific researches in the areas of learning, development, instruction and teaching at English Education. The journal welcomes original empirical investigation. The ...