But, but when I googled codeswitching, I found an article on NPR called "How Code-Switching Explains The World." This article was to launch the new NPR team, "Codeswitch." The team has twisted the meaning of codeswitching to " hop-scotching between different cultural and linguistic spaces and different parts of our own identities — sometimes within a single interaction."
I found it interesting that they made a different meaning of codeswitching which is something that even people who are stuck at one language can relate to. The ability to speak in different tones and have a totally different vocabulary when you around a certain set of people can be codeswitching. You can go from meeting a stranger on the street with a "Hello, how are you today?" to "What's good?" to a friend of yours.
I also loved their use of a Key and Peele excerpt that related to cultural codeswitching.
I mean, it was so astonishing when I watched the video of a little boy switching from English to French to Indonesian. I was at awe! But also jealous at the same time.
I think it's pretty awesome how NPR has redefined codeswitching which makes it more relate-able for those who cannot speak another language.
Is very impressive how the kid can code switch from one language to the other with any difficulties, and is very interesting to know that they have other meaning for code switching. It was really fun reading your blog, thanks.
ReplyDeleteI know, man! I was blown away at it. Goodness, if only I had taken advantage of my toddler years or something!
DeleteThis was very interesting and quite fascinating. Both videos were great in explaining what code switching was and like Victor said that little boy is very impressive. Thanks for sharing this with us!
ReplyDeleteThe second video would be a so so example on codeswitching (in technical terms) since it does not deal with an actual language but dialect.
DeleteHaha. That Key and Peele video was pretty funny. I actually prefer the definition that NPR gave instead of the one that the book gave. It really does make code switching way more relate-able. If I follow the definition established by NPR then I code switch quite often. The kid was really cool, I seriously want to only speak to my kid in Spanish, when ever that occurs.
ReplyDeleteGoodness those two videos were amazing! My favorite is the little boy switching between three different languages. Code switching is such an amazing thing and so helpful for those who speak more than one language. Great job!
ReplyDeleteHey Sade! These were great choices to show off code-switching. Really clear cut to me, what code switching is. I loved watching the family, switch between each language so whimsically. It seemed as that is what they do all the time, switch between each language so comfortably. A very cool interaction. Awesome to see. Thank You.!
ReplyDeleteNice. I've seen a few kids codeswitching. It is so hard to raise a kid in that environment though. Notice the mom speaks exclusively in Indonesian. The Dad switches around but it seems like the Dad is a French speaker while they live in an English speaking country. I'm impressed the parents were able to maintain it. Key and Peele are hilarious, perfect example.
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