Abstract
Code-Switching is generally defined as a shift from one language to another by the
speaker during the speech. It is a common linguistic phenomenon in Pakistani classrooms. It is
considered to have both positive and negative impact. This exploratory study investigated the perceptions of Pakistani students towards teachers’ code-switching during English lectures at tertiary
level. Students have different attitudes towards code-switching of teachers in classroom. There is a
need to investigate whether it is beneficial or malevolent to switch between two codes in an English
classroom and how the students view this alternation between codes. The researchers employed 5-
point Likert scale questionnaire along with 12 open ended questions to investigate the perceptions
of the students towards code-switching of English language teachers during lecture. The findings of
the study revealed positive attitude of the students towards teachers’ code-switching, however some
of the students were of the view that code-switching by teachers restricts their exposure to English.
Muhammad Fareed, Samreen Humayun, Huma Akhtar. (2016) English Language Teachers’ Code-switching in Class: ESL Learners’ Perceptions, Journal of Education & Social Sciences, Volume 4, Issue 1.
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