Code Switching and Code Mixing in English Language Learning Class.

This research concerned about code switching and code mixing used by the
teachers in English language learning class. This research was a descriptive
qualitative research. The researcher used observation checklist, video recording,
interview, and questionnaire as the instruments of this research. The result of this
research shows that the English teachers did all the types of code switching in
English class. Namely; tag code switching, inter-sentential code switching, and
intra-sentential code switching. Meanwhile, the researcher found that the teachers
only used two from the three types of code mixing. They were; intra-sentential
code mixing and intra-lexical code mixing. The type that did not appear was
involvement in a change of pronunciation. This study revealed that the teachers’
reason in using code switching and code mixing are; to help the students in
learning English and to make the students more focus in learning process. For the
students’ perception, most of the students agreed that the use of code switching
and code mixing helps them understand the materials in English language learning
class.
Keywords: code switching, code mixing, English language learning class