English Code-Mixing in Maithili Language

Abstract

This piece of research entitled “English Code-Mixing in Maithili Language” is an attempt to present a vivid picture of code mixing in the Maithili language in Nepal. The objectives of the study were to find out the English expressions mixed in the Maithili language and find out the frequency of mixed English expressions. The sample population for this study were 80 Maithili language speakers from Bishahariya V.D.C. Simple random sampling procedure was used from different literary status (literate and illiterate), sex (male and female) and age (young and old). The sources of data were related to 4 F.M. programmes of radio station. Oral interview, questionnaire and audio cassette recording were the tools for the data collection. The main findings of this research is that English expressions are mixed in the Maithili language. It is because sometimes the speakers do not find the appropriate or equivalent terms in their mother tongue and sometimes to win popularity in the society. It was also found that code-mixing in the Maithili language has been increasing by leaps and bounds. This thesis contains five chapters. First chapter consists of general background, description and reason of code-switching and code mixing fundamentals of language structure and word formation process, literature review, objectives of the study, significance of the study and definition of terms. In the second chapter, methodology of the study has been included. It consists of sources ofdata, tools and process of data collection and limitations of the study. In the third chapter, the collected data have been analyzed and interpreted. They have been analyzed on the different linguistic units, frequency of English 4 4 expression, and literarydifferent charts and diagrams are also used to analyze and interpret the collected data. Findings of the study, recommendations and implications have been presented in the fourth chapter. The gist of the research is presented in the fifth chapter.