Project Code-Switch
A Reference for Educators
What Exactly IS Code-Switching?
"Code-switching" is exactly what is sounds like: everyone knows different linguistic "codes" and can learn how to switch between them depending on the setting and context they must function in.
Who Can Code-Switch?
- Teachers
- Students
- Parents
- Administrators
WHY Do We Code-Switch (as Illustrated by Cartoons)
How to Communicate with a Cat
Not everyone is bilingual, but if enough is understood about the features of a language or a dialect, code-switching can take place, and therefore provide us with a means of communication.
Wilbur's Grammatical Dilemma
Researchers argue students should know three "languages"--"home" dialect/language, academic English, and professional English. As such, they can then become an integral part of mainstream society.
Everyday Bilingualism
Once familiarity with the characteristics of a dialect or language has been established, it follows that code-switching will still maintain that dialect's or language's integrity, while at the same time allowing both communication partners to understand each other.
Code-Switching Videos
Leaving Your Fingerprint on Society | Andy Riviere & Shayne Kimble | TEDxVermilionStreet
Jamila Lyiscott: 3 ways to speak English