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Breaking Linguistic boundaries : A Case Study on Teachers’ Code-switching in the SFI Classroom for Adults

Micoogullari, Lina LU (2024) ENGK60 20241
Division of English Studies
English Studies
Abstract
In recent years, researchers worldwide have become increasingly interested in the phenomenon of code-switching in the multilingual classroom. The paper aims to try to understand when and why teachers in Swedish for Immigrants (SFI) schools code-switch in their classrooms. It analyses the methods and reasons for teachers’ code-switching in the SFI classroom. A case study was conducted by means of an observation and a semi-structured interview. The results from the observation showed that the teacher on whom the case study was conducted code-
switched from Swedish to English and that explanation and reiteration were the main two
reasons for code-switching. The primary findings in the interview illustrated that the teacher was aware of her... (More)
In recent years, researchers worldwide have become increasingly interested in the phenomenon of code-switching in the multilingual classroom. The paper aims to try to understand when and why teachers in Swedish for Immigrants (SFI) schools code-switch in their classrooms. It analyses the methods and reasons for teachers’ code-switching in the SFI classroom. A case study was conducted by means of an observation and a semi-structured interview. The results from the observation showed that the teacher on whom the case study was conducted code-
switched from Swedish to English and that explanation and reiteration were the main two
reasons for code-switching. The primary findings in the interview illustrated that the teacher was aware of her code-switching when explaining certain rules of Swedish grammar in order to facilitate the learning process for the students. Conclusively, the results show that code-switching occurs during SFI classes for adults rather often and is frequently used by teachers with the purpose of facilitating teaching in the SFI classroom. This can provide a new perspective on using code-switching as a tool in the educational process in the multilingual classroom. (Less)
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author
Micoogullari, Lina LU
supervisor
organization
course
ENGK60 20241
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Code-switching, Multilingual classroom, multilingualism, translanguing, SFI, Swedish for Immigrants, Code-Switching in the Classroom
language
English
id
9173365
date added to LUP
2024-09-05 09:04:28
date last changed
2024-09-05 13:51:11
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  abstract     = {{In recent years, researchers worldwide have become increasingly interested in the phenomenon of code-switching in the multilingual classroom. The paper aims to try to understand when and why teachers in Swedish for Immigrants (SFI) schools code-switch in their classrooms. It analyses the methods and reasons for teachers’ code-switching in the SFI classroom. A case study was conducted by means of an observation and a semi-structured interview. The results from the observation showed that the teacher on whom the case study was conducted code-
switched from Swedish to English and that explanation and reiteration were the main two
reasons for code-switching. The primary findings in the interview illustrated that the teacher was aware of her code-switching when explaining certain rules of Swedish grammar in order to facilitate the learning process for the students. Conclusively, the results show that code-switching occurs during SFI classes for adults rather often and is frequently used by teachers with the purpose of facilitating teaching in the SFI classroom. This can provide a new perspective on using code-switching as a tool in the educational process in the multilingual classroom.}},
  author       = {{Micoogullari, Lina}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Breaking Linguistic boundaries : A Case Study on Teachers’ Code-switching in the SFI Classroom for Adults}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}