Functions of code switching in contemporary Algerian rap song
Joint Authors
Matruh, Farid
Nijai, Fatimah Zahrah Mibtush
Source
El-Quari'e Journal of Literary, Critical and Linguistic Studies
Issue
Vol. 5, Issue 4 (s) (30 Nov. 2022), pp.250-265, 16 p.
Publisher
University of Shaheed Hama al-Akhdar in Wadi Faculty of Arts and Languages
Publication Date
2022-11-30
Country of Publication
Algeria
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Comparative Literature
English Language and Literature
Topics
Abstract EN
The use of multilingual lyrics in contemporary rap song is a recurrent phenomenon in Algeria.
if the lyrics are generally based in Algerian Arabic, the rappers saturate them with other languages.
these multilingual songs are most often manifested in the form of code switching.
therefore, this investigation aims to identify the functions that code switching fulfills in song lyrics.
indeed, the analysis is mainly qualitative study.
a corpus of 10 songs from five Algerian rappers are collected and analyzed, using a functional approach.
the research answers the question : what are the functions of code switching in the Algerian rap song lyrics of this period ? the findings reveal that the multilingual code switching is underpinned by a strategic positioning of the rappers based on the social representations that specify each language in the Algerian sociolinguistic space in particular functions and considerations.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Matruh, Farid& Nijai, Fatimah Zahrah Mibtush. 2022. Functions of code switching in contemporary Algerian rap song. El-Quari'e Journal of Literary, Critical and Linguistic Studies،Vol. 5, no. 4 (s), pp.250-265.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1470596
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Matruh, Farid& Nijai, Fatimah Zahrah Mibtush. Functions of code switching in contemporary Algerian rap song. El-Quari'e Journal of Literary, Critical and Linguistic Studies Vol. 5, no. 4 (Special issue) (Nov. 2022), pp.250-265.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1470596
American Medical Association (AMA)
Matruh, Farid& Nijai, Fatimah Zahrah Mibtush. Functions of code switching in contemporary Algerian rap song. El-Quari'e Journal of Literary, Critical and Linguistic Studies. 2022. Vol. 5, no. 4 (s), pp.250-265.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1470596
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 264-265
Record ID
BIM-1470596