Principles for Code-Switching between Standard and Egyptian Arabic.

Eid, Mushira

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ERIC Number: EJ373658

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Publication Date: 1988

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Principles for Code-Switching between Standard and Egyptian Arabic.

Eid, Mushira

Al-Arabiyya, v21 n1-2 p51-79 1988

Examines the syntactic aspects of code-switching from Egyptian to standard Arabic, as displayed in radio and television interviews and panel discussions. The process does not proceed randomly but is governed by principles dependent on switch position, type of category involved at the switch position, and language variety. (Author/CB)

Descriptors: Arabic, Code Switching (Language), Language Patterns, Nonstandard Dialects, Standard Spoken Usage, Syntax, Uncommonly Taught Languages

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