First Published in 1999. Code switching is widely used in bilingual communities worldwide, and has been found in government documents, literature, religious works, and song. Pursuing this aim here, chapter 1 addresses the relevance of the study of code switching for education and schooling, focusing on ways in which a misunderstanding of code switching may lead to tacit tracking effects for language-minority children.
Reviews"MacSwan gives a comprehensive review of the relevant literature. His approach rests on a well-defined theory of language structure, and his clear elaboration of it is notable." -- Marjory Meechan Language in Society
Book InformationISBN 9781138981157
Author Jeff MacSwanFormat Paperback
Page Count 306
Imprint RoutledgePublisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 453g