CODE-SWITCHING AND CODE-MIXING PRACTICES AMONG UZBEK UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Аннотация

In multilingual societies, the use of more than one language in communication has become a natural and dynamic phenomenon. Uzbekistan, with its rich linguistic landscape — where Uzbek, Russian, and English frequently interact — is no exception. Among university students, particularly those studying English as a Foreign Language (EFL) or English for Specific Purposes (ESP), code-switching and code-mixing are increasingly observed both inside and outside the classroom.