Investigating Code Switching in Hamid’s Fiction The Reluctant Fundamentalist

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2024
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Abstract
This study aims to categorize the forms of code-switching and justify the reasons for its use in The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2007) by Mohsin Hamid. Code-switching is a common phenomenon in linguistically diverse countries like Pakistan due to language contact. Analyzing this phenomenon in literary works enriches sociolinguistic research. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through content analysis. Poplack’s (1980) framework identified forms of code-switching, while Hoffman’s (1991) theory explained the motives behind its use in the novel. The study found tag switching to be the most prevalent type (47%), followed by inter-sentential (28%) and intra-sentential switching (25%). The motives included expressing group identity, interjection, empathy, repetition, and discussing specific topics. Addressing excessive code-switching in literature may involve fostering bilingual proficiency and promoting linguistic sensitivity among authors. Future research could explore code-switching's impact on reader comprehension and engagement in multilingual contexts.
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Authors Jahanzeb Jahan
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Journal Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review
Year 2024
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10.47205/plhr.2024(8-IV)47
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https://ojs.plhr.org.pk/journal/article/view/1122
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