Étude de l’alternance codique français /anglais sur les réseaux sociaux (Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram) cas : Des étudiants en L3 de département anglais/ français à l’université de AIN TÉMOUCHENT

Abstract

Our research aims to study the phenomenon code-switching between French and English among third-year university students at the University of Aïn Témouchent. Using a questionnaire answered by 46 students, we analyzed their linguistic behaviors on social media and examined the impact of such switching on learning French as a foreign language. Results reveal that code-switching is common and viewed as a sign of bilingual competence, though it may also cause linguistic interference. It thus represents both a resource and a challenge in FLE learning.