Code-switching remains as an unconscious practice in society. It occurs in almost every situation, no matter the time and place. For those still yet unaware of this timeless expression, code-switching, defined by the Oxford Dictionary, is “the practice of alternating between two or more languages or varieties of languages in conversation.” In other words, it … Continue reading Blog Revision: Code-switching
Dear Mom and Dad, I hope you guys are doing well at home. I still miss home a lot. I have had a great time transitioning into Emory’s community, culture and education. I have not been going out as much since schoolwork started picking up. I hope you are happy to hear thatJ. So what … Continue reading Code-Switching Revision
I would say my brother and my mom are two of the most noticeable code-switchers in my life. My brother will do it consciously while it seems as though my mom does it without really knowing. My brother is quite the crowd-pleaser, so his code-switching serves to help him interact with a lot of different … Continue reading Code-Switching
I often notice my mother code-switching when talking to people of other races other than Indian. To me, it is very obvious: her voice becomes a bit higher and she pronounces certain words differently because she feels she needs to compensate for her heavy Indian accent. This is only noticeable to our family (and I’d … Continue reading My Mom’s Code-Switching Habit
After reading the article, “How Code-Switching Explains the World,” I was very intrigued by the whole concept of code-switching. Although it was my first time hearing the term being used, I felt as if I had already known this expression. Thinking back, there are so many instances where I had seen or had personally experienced … Continue reading Code-switching
Before this class, I had never thought of code switching as something that mattered very much. Obviously everyone acts differently depending on who they are talking to and what situation they are in, but I figured that it was just something that happened. Of course you’re not going to talk to your professor the same … Continue reading Code-Switching as a Mechanism for Forming Relationships
Do you use the same language when speaking with your grandma or boss as you use when speaking with your friends? Chances are you don’t. NPR has been looking into the phenomenon termed “code-switching.” Code-switching refers to how individuals express themselves differently through language depending upon the niche they are attempting to fill. That is, … Continue reading Code-Switching: Am I Still Me?
Code-switching To be honest, Code-switching is a new vocabulary to me. After I find out that Code- switching is the practice that people switch mode of speaking languages to adjust to different language variations in different contexts. I think code-switching is unconsciously being practiced by people surrounding us since globalization makes it more common for … Continue reading Code-switching
For 9 years I attended a sleep away camp in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The camp was composed of mainly Jewish teenagers from the New York- New Jersey area who came from a decently wealthy family. Being at this camp, I often observed a lot of code switching occurring between the campers when it came to talking … Continue reading Summer Camp Code-Switching
New York City is typically divided into five parts: The Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island—the five boroughs. One would assume a sense of community is fostered within every generation in each borough—a sense of community that transcends attending sports teams’ events. I guess I’m talking about borough pride—a common pride that connects all … Continue reading Code-Switching in Harlem
ENG 101: Technology and the Senses 