Linguistic Practices and Their Functions: Analyzing Code-Mixing and Code-Switching Among Iraqi Students

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Raad Alaa Abd Alraouf Al-Safi ¹ , Ehsan Rezvani ² , Mehdi Vaez Dalili ³

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Received: 2024-07-10 Accepted : 2024-08-19 Published : 2024-09-30

Keywords: Code-Mixing, Code-Switching, Sociolinguistics, Iraqi Students, Multilingualism,

Abstract :

This study examines the sociolinguistic phenomena of code-mixing (CM) and code-switching (CS) among Iraqi undergraduate students. Focusing on Research Questions 1, 2, and 3, the research investigates the types of CM and CS employed and their communicative functions. Drawing upon data collected from 20 episodes of Iraqi TV talk shows and prior empirical studies, the findings reveal patterns that highlight the strategic and social implications of these practices. The results contribute to understanding how bilingual students navigate multilingual contexts, offering insights for educational and sociolinguistic applications.

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