Language Mixing and Code-Switching in Writing
Approaches to Mixed-Language Written Discourse
By Carla Jonsson, Mark Sebba, Shahrzad Mahootian | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
\"Code-switching,\" or the alternation of languages by bilinguals, has attracted an enormous amount of attention from researchers. However, most research has focused on spoken language, and the resultant theoretical frameworks have been based on spoken code-switching. This volume presents a collection of new work on the alternation of languages in written form.
Written language alternation has existed since ancient times. It is present today in a great deal of traditional media, and also exists in newer, less regulated forms such as email, SMS messages, and blogs. Chapters in this volume cover both historical and contemporary language-mixing practices in a large range of language pairs and multilingual communities.
The research collected here explores diverse approaches, including corpus linguistics, Critical Discourse Analysis, literacy studies, ethnography, and analyses of the visual/textual aspects of written data. Each chapter, based on empirical research of multilingual writing, presents methodological approaches as models for other researchers. New perspectives developed in this book include: analysis specific to written, rather than spoken, discourse; approaches from the new literacy studies, treating mixed-language literacy from a practice perspective; a focus on both \"traditional\" and \"new\" media types; and the semiotics of both text and the visual environment.
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\"Code-switching,\" or the alternation of languages by bilinguals, has attracted an enormous amount of attention from researchers. However, most research has focused on spoken language, and the resultant theoretical frameworks have been based on spoken code-switching. This volume presents a collection of new work on the alternation of languages in written form.
Written language alternation has existed since ancient times. It is present today in a great deal of traditional media, and also exists in newer, less regulated forms such as email, SMS messages, and blogs. Chapters in this volume cover both historical and contemporary language-mixing practices in a large range of language pairs and multilingual communities.
The research collected here explores diverse approaches, including corpus linguistics, Critical Discourse Analysis, literacy studies, ethnography, and analyses of the visual/textual aspects of written data. Each chapter, based on empirical research of multilingual writing, presents methodological approaches as models for other researchers. New perspectives developed in this book include: analysis specific to written, rather than spoken, discourse; approaches from the new literacy studies, treating mixed-language literacy from a practice perspective; a focus on both \"traditional\" and \"new\" media types; and the semiotics of both text and the visual environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Language Mixing and Code-Switching in Writing about?
\"Code-switching,\" or the alternation of languages by bilinguals, has attracted an enormous amount of attention from researchers. However, most research has focused on spoken language, and the resultant theoretical frameworks have been based on spoken code-switching. This volume presents a collection of new work on the alternation of languages in written form.
Written language alternation has existed since ancient times. It is present today in a great deal of traditional media, and also exists in newer, less regulated forms such as email, SMS messages, and blogs. Chapters in this volume cover both historical and contemporary language-mixing practices in a large range of language pairs and multilingual communities.
The research collected here explores diverse approaches, including corpus linguistics, Critical Discourse Analysis, literacy studies, ethnography, and analyses of the visual/textual aspects of written data. Each chapter, based on empirical research of multilingual writing, presents methodological approaches as models for other researchers. New perspectives developed in this book include: analysis specific to written, rather than spoken, discourse; approaches from the new literacy studies, treating mixed-language literacy from a practice perspective; a focus on both \"traditional\" and \"new\" media types; and the semiotics of both text and the visual environment.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Language Mixing and Code-Switching in Writing?
Language and Linguistics > Linguistics > Psycholinguistics and cognitive linguistics > Bilingualism and multilingualism
Where can I read a sample of Language Mixing and Code-Switching in Writing?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781136486210
Is Language Mixing and Code-Switching in Writing part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Critical Studies in Multilingualism
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Language Mixing and Code-Switching in Writing?
Carla Jonsson, Mark Sebba, Shahrzad Mahootian
Who is the Publisher of the book Language Mixing and Code-Switching in Writing?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Language Mixing and Code-Switching in Writing is available as pdf(ISBN 9781136486210)