The Functions of Thai-English Code Switching in Massive Open Online Course

Authors

  • Theewara Saengin Faculty of Business Administration and Liberal Arts RMUTL
  • Unaree Taladngoen Faculty of Business Administration and Liberal Arts RMUTL

Keywords:

Code-Switching Function, Thai and English, Massive Open Online Course

Abstract

The current paper aimed to study functions of code-switching between Thai and English in the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) of Thailand. It was found that code-switching in Thailand MOOC had three functions as follows: 1) Quotation, which means using academically technical terms in English that do not have Thai equivalents in order to convey actual and relevant essence of the disciplines,    2) Reiteration meaning repetition of both Thai and English terms with identical meanings to emphasize the original content and message, and finally 3) Message qualification, referring to a clarification of complex Thai terms using English to make it easier for learners to comprehend. The findings of this study provide beneficial information about the objectives and functions of Thai-English code-switching in virtual classrooms. Consequently, learners’ success and achievements in online learning will be higher.              

Author Biography

Theewara Saengin, Faculty of Business Administration and Liberal Arts RMUTL

 

 

 

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Published

2023-04-30

How to Cite

Saengin, T. ., & Taladngoen, U. . (2023). The Functions of Thai-English Code Switching in Massive Open Online Course. KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) Humanities and Social Sciences, 10(2), 60–70. Retrieved from https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskkuhs/article/view/255476

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2022)

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บทความวิจัย (Articles)

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