CODE SWITCHING IN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION: A CASE STUDY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN PALEMBANG

SIRIABBANGAN, AGNES ARISTI (2025) CODE SWITCHING IN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION: A CASE STUDY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN PALEMBANG. Other thesis, UNIVERSITAS BINA DARMA.

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Abstract

This research investigates the use of code-switching as a linguistic and sociocultural strategy among international students at Universitas Bina Darma in Palembang. The research aims to explore the types of code-switching employed and to examine how social and academic factors shape students’ language-switching behaviors in the context of second language acquisition. Adopting a qualitative case study method, the data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and recorded conversations with two international students from Mali and Egypt. The findings show that students utilized all three forms of code-switching tag switching, inter-sentential switching, and intra-sentential switching with inter-sentential switching being the most frequently used. Code-switching was applied to navigate vocabulary gaps, clarify meaning, strengthen social connections, and express personal identity. Social interactions and cultural adaptation emerged as key influences, while academic settings required flexible language use to support learning and participation. The study concludes that code-switching is not a linguistic flaw but a practical and adaptive resource that facilitates language development, social integration, and academic engagement. These insights may assist educators and policymakers in creating inclusive and supportive learning environments for international students in multilingual academic settings.

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