THE OCCURRENCE OF CODE-SWITCHING AMONG MALAYSIAN UNDERGRADUATES ON WHATSAPP: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Authors

  • Othman Ismail Dean of APB, Professor, Akademi Pengajian Bahasa (APB), Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia
  • Adlin Nadhirah binti Mohd Roslan English for Professional Communication Graduate, Akademi Pengajian Bahasa (APB), Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia
  • Malissa Maria Mahmud Associate Professor, Centre for English Language Studies (CELS), Sunway University, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejel.v6i5.3848

Keywords:

code-switching, Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC), WhatsApp, bilingualism

Abstract

This research proffers a critical overview of the theoretical and analytical occurrence of code-switching by reviewing a range of empirical and relevant studies. In particular, the dominating and governing factor of computer-mediated communication and code-switching. This research also probes the pertinent concepts, focusing on the types of code-switching and its correlation with computer mediated communication. Subsequently, it reviews the structural features of WhatsApp, deliberating the occurrence of code-switching among UiTM undergraduates in Malaysia, noting the social motivation of style-shifting. The research concludes with recommendations for future research, emphasising on the issue of its applicability to the analysis of second language acquisition and learning.

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Author Biographies

  • Othman Ismail, Dean of APB, Professor, Akademi Pengajian Bahasa (APB), Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia
    Othman Ismail is a Dean and Professor at the Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia. He is currently teaching Instructional System Design and Language & Computer-related courses. His interest is in Instructional Technology. Othman Ismail received his PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, IL, USA.
  • Adlin Nadhirah binti Mohd Roslan, English for Professional Communication Graduate, Akademi Pengajian Bahasa (APB), Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia
    Adlin Nadhirah binti Mohd Roslan is a graduate of English for Professional Communication from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM). She is currently enrolled under the Protégé Program with Bursa Malaysia Berhad. Her interests consist of Mediated Communications and English Language Teaching and Studies.
  • Malissa Maria Mahmud, Associate Professor, Centre for English Language Studies (CELS), Sunway University, Malaysia
    Malissa Maria Mahmud is an Associate Professor at Sunway University and her personal research spans a variety of topics in Instructional Technologies, Language Studies and Mediated Communications. Over her career, she has presented and published prolifically in top conference and journals and won The Best Paper and Excellence in Teaching awards.

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