Analysis of Code-Switching in Japanese Language Classroom

摘要

This study aims to describe the forms of code-switching and the causes of their occurrence in Japanese language classrooms. The object of this study includes nine Japanese language learners with level 4 Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT N4) in a language training institution in Bandung. The data were collected using tapping techniques in the form of conversations during a 90-minute class. The results of the study showed that there are two forms of code-switching found from the data, namely internal code-switching, and external code-switching. Internal code-switching includes formal and informal language. External code-switching mainly occurred as inter-language switching between Japanese-Indonesian, Indonesian-Japanese, and Japanese-English. Meanwhile, the code-switching occurred influenced by the factors such as speakers' language skills, speech partners, the presence of third person, participation of the audience, and the topic of the conversations. The results of this study imply that code-switching is beneficial to a bilingual learner as shown in Hymes' speech skill assessment sheet.