Acquiring L1-English L2-Spanish Code-Switching

The Role of Exposure to Language Mixing

Bibliographic Data

ID5900411
AuthorsBryan Koronkiewicz (0000-0003-2585-0258, University of Alabama, corresponding author)
Year2018
Volume3
Issue3
Pages26
Publication date2018-07-12
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueLanguages (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2226-471X • E-ISSN: 2226-471X
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/languages3030026
OpenAlexW2835168616
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited23

This paper explores the code-switching behavior of second language (L2) bilinguals as a lens into the development of their L2 linguistic systems. Specifically, it investigates the acceptability judgments of L1-English L2-Spanish bilinguals on intra-sentential code-switching, comparing those judgments to a group of Spanish-English bilinguals who acquired both languages as an L1. The particular issues of proficiency and bilingual language behavior are analyzed, testing whether either factor has an effect on L2 code-switching intuitions. The results suggest that both proficiency and bilingual language behavior are relevant. L2 bilinguals with an intermediate/advanced proficiency level of Spanish were more likely to align with 2L1 bilinguals with regard to code-switching judgments, as were L2 bilinguals who reported prior experience with language mixing. L2 bilinguals with lower proficiency in Spanish, as well as those who reported never engaging in code-switching, however, were more likely to diverge from the 2L1 bilinguals in their judgments

Code (set theory · Code-mixing · Code-switching · First language · Language proficiency · Linguistics · Mathematics education · Multilingualism · Neuroscience of multilingualism · Programming language · Second language · Set (abstract data type · Computer Science · Language Development and Disorders · Linguistic Variation and Morphology · Multilingual Education and Policy · Psychology