Code-Meshing
Neologism in applied linguistics
code-meshing
code-switching & code mixing
introduced by Young (2004)
sparked controversies
due to novelty
hasn't gained established status
present status
considered synonymous as code-switching and code-mixing
haven't been recognized
terminological mismatch with code-switching and code-mixing (Matsuda, 2013)
the terms refer to the same linguistic practice (Canagarajah, 2013)
developed based on the assumption of translingual practice
Canagarajah's definition (2013)
possibility of bringing the different codes within the same text rather keeping them apart (Canagarajah, 2013)
different linguistic codes are integrated into one compartment (Canagarajah, 2006)
integration ideology
segregation ideology
incomptible with linguistic diversities
fortifies language barriers
has been imposed on minoritzed dialect speakers to conform and accept the standard norm for communication
The nature of code-meshing (Young, 2009)
encourage speakers and writers to fuse standard language with native speech habits
color their writing with what they bring home
to multiply the range of available rhetorical styles
to understand linguistic differences and make us to multidialectical
people can shuttle forth and back without necessarilty conforming to "standard principles of communication"
train the students to be more effective communicatior
Aim
indexing and infusing one's identities and ideologies
resisting linguistic inequalities
in literary practices
established conventions and norms of the previleged language have been dominant
pedagogical practices
to challenge the dominant communicative norms
through the meshing of minoritized languages and literacies
embodying alternate identities and values
its effective implementation has been question
evident in the writings of highly proficient multilingual writers
Geneva Smitherman
meshing her home language, African-American Vernacular Engish with SE
to gain voice in writing