The Importance Of Code-Switching

CAT is a basis for many social phenomena. The most signature one is code-switching in communication between different social groups. Myers-Scotton defines code-switching as the use of two or more than two languages, dialects, or style of the same language in the same conversation (Myers-Scotton, 1993). This definition excludes situational switching, but focuses on fixed language of expression in a certain group that the members share the common experience and understanding of each others. Among all the social groups, African-American is the most noticeable group because the code-switching from Vernacular English is very significant in their communication. The term “Black English” is a nonstandard variety of African- American English, but this