Investigating the Use of Code-Switching Phenomenon in Algerian Movies Case Study Master students of Ibn Khaldoun Univers i ty

Abstract

In multilingual communities such as Algeria sociolinguistic situation, speakers tend to speak multiple languages and they often switch back and forth between those languages in a conversation; this practice is known as codeswitching CS. Henceforth, this study investigates the usage of code-switching in Algerian movies. where it seeks to identify the most utilized type of CS, as well as, its function and impact on students' language learning. To carry out this research “an online semi-constructed questionnaire” was sent out to 60 students at Ibn Khaldoun University, 56 of whom are masters, resulting in a convenient sample. The analysis and interpretation of the findings revealed that movies used Code-switching, linguistically to inform and clarify the character's speech or the movie storyline, and psychologically to demonstrate the character's social rank and intellect. Furthermore, it has been found that a person's restricted vocabulary has an impact on their ability to transfer between languages. because the code-switch function concentrates on filling in the gaps that could cause a misunderstanding. Finally, this study, while primarily descriptive, offers the possibility for additional research