Code-Switching and Identity in Igbo–English Conversations on Nigerian Campuses

Sample article. This paper investigates patterns of Igbo–English code-switching among undergraduate students. Using recorded conversations and the Markedness Model as its theoretical framework, the study identifies the social motivations that govern switches between the two languages. Findings indicate that students use code-switching to negotiate solidarity, signal authority and mark shifts in topic. The study contributes to research on bilingual identity in West African higher education.