Between Tongues: Code-switching, Spanglish, and the Dual Identity of Young U.S. Hispanics · WOU Repository

Title: Between Tongues: Code-switching, Spanglish, and the Dual Identity of Young U.S. Hispanics
Description: WR 122Z
Creator: Arianna Salazar
supported by: Matt Haas
Abstract: This paper explores the widespread use of code-switching and Spanglish among young Hispanic adults in the United States and how these linguistic practices impact their cultural identity. Drawing from personal experience and interviews, I examine how code-switching and Spanglish serve as important communication tools that reflect the complexities of living between two languages and cultures, rather than simply indicating a loss of fluency. This research shows that these linguistic habits help individuals maintain connections to their Hispanic heritage while adapting to their American surroundings.
Key Words: Spanglish, Code-switching; Cultural Identity
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Language: eng
Identifier: UnboundV6f
volume: 6
Date: 6/15/2025