Exploring Code-Switching and Code-Mixing in English and Indonesian Language Used by EFL Teachers In Classroom Interaction

Fathur Rizki Asani; Amirullah Abduh; A. Muliati

Authors

Fathur Rizki Asani Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Languages and Literature, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Makassar, Indonesia
Amirullah Abduh Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Languages and Literature, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Makassar, Indonesia
A. Muliati Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Languages and Literature, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Makassar, Indonesia

Keywords:

code-switching, code-mixing, EFL teachers, classroom interaction

Abstract

This study was conducted to identify the types of code-switching and code-mixing used by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers in classroom interactions, to analyze the reasons why EFL teachers use code-switching and code-mixing in classroom interactions, and to explore EFL teachers' perceptions regarding the use of code-mixing and code-switching in the classroom. Data was collected through observation and stimulated recall interviews. The results of this study show that: (1) The types of code-switching and code-mixing used by EFL teachers in classroom interactions found in MAN Ambon are all types of code-switching and code-mixing proposed by Poplack (1980) and Muysken (2000). (2) EFL teachers use code-switching and code-mixing in classroom interactions for various reasons, namely to better comprehend the teacher's words, to explain difficult concepts, to stimulate students' motivation in learning English, because of students' backgrounds, students' requests, and teachers' limited proficiency in English. (3) There are two main perspectives, namely positive and negative perceptions.

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