INTIFA: Journal of Education and Language
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): INTIFA: Journal of Education and Language

Analyzing Code-Mixing and Code-Switching in Teacher Discourse in Arabic Language Education

Zakiyyah Ambarwati Sutarni (UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta)
Toto Edidarmo (Unknown)
Hafiz Muhammad Amin (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aims to describe the use of code-switching and code-mixing in Arabic language learning and to identify the factors that influence teachers to use code-mixing and code-switching when teaching Arabic. The study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The subjects of this study were 30 students in class 11 1 and 27 students in class 12 E at MAN 5 Bogor Regency. Data were obtained through classroom observation to identify forms of code-switching and code-mixing, as well as teacher interviews to find out the factors causing the use of code-mixing and code-switching. The research data were analysed using qualitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that teachers used interlingual code-switching 70 times, intralingual code-switching 20 times, and tag switching 26 times, as well as code-mixing in the form of outer code mixing 125 times and inner code mixing 12 times.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

intifa

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

INTIFA: Journal of Education and Language is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that aims to promote and disseminate high-quality research and scholarly work in the fields of education and language studies. The journal serves as an academic platform for researchers, educators, scholars, and ...