Code Switching Flashcards
1
Q
What is Code Switching?
A
When the way of using a language changes during a conversation
2
Q
Who identified examples of code-switching among London Jamaican speakers?
A
Sebba
3
Q
Which 2 phonological features were present that Sebba found?
A
g-dropping and h-dropping
4
Q
Which individual in the conversation did Code-switching?
A
Patrick
5
Q
What was the main possible reason why Patrick code switched?
A
To show membership in the group
6
Q
What was another reason Patrick code-switched in terms of the conversation type?
A
To keep the conversation informal
7
Q
How can it be seen that the conversation was informal?
A
Patrick was jokingly rude to another conversation participant
