A Thesis submitted to the College of Languages, Department of English, in Partial Fulfillment for the Requirements of M.A. Degree in English Language (Applied Linguistics)

Abstract

The aim of this study is to find the major factors that motivating code switching/mixing among bilingual Hausa students in International University of Africa. These factors are divided into the categories of linguistic, social and situational factors. In this study the difference between these factors are also explored. The researcher used a quantitative research approach in that the researcher used close ended questionnaire and data was collected from the students of International University of Africa. Data has been analyzed by use of software SPSS. Data analysis showed that there is a significant difference between linguistic, social and situational factors. The Students switch/mix more due to linguistic factors as compared to social and situational factors. The researcher recommends that Switching/Mixing can be investigated on basis of mother tongue. Also Code Switching /Mixing in ELT class rooms can be investigated.