Discourse analysis of teacher talk: code-switching in the classroom at the national university of Samoa

Fluent speakers of multiple languages often switch between them during a single conversation, a practice known in linguistics as code-switching. This adaptation allows speakers to align their language with that of the dominant culture. Code-switching is particularly prevalent in bilingual and multilingual communities, serving as a valuable tool for articulating thoughts and concepts. Research on this phenomenon has revealed positive insights and benefits for learners within educational contexts. These advantages include its effectiveness as a strategy for classroom interaction. This study adopts a qualitative approach, focusing on discourse analysis of teacher communication and employing the Fatugātiti model to investigate the role of code-switching in enhancing teaching and learning at the National University of Samoa. Subject Area: Code-switching / Discourse Analysis