Code Switching Survey

This is a survey to gather data on student and parent/guardian understanding and feelings of anf toward Code Switching in their everyday, school and/or professional lives.It is totally anonymous. Thank you for taking the time to assist me.

Please indicate your cultural background.

Are you a parent/guardian or a student?

Parent/Guardian

Student

Are you familiar wiith thhe Term 'Code Switching'?

I understand the term completely

I have heard of the term and think I know what it means

I have heard of the term but am not sure I know what it means

This is the first time I have heard the term

The term 'Code Switching refers to changing or altering the way a person talks, the vocabulary and grammar for different settings and situations. Such as the way a person carries on a conversation with his/her friends vs. the vocabulary and grammar used for a paper at school.

With that definition in mind, do you code switch?

When you code switch, if you do, how does it make you feel?

Nothing, it is part of life

It is annoying but not a problem

I have to but I really don't want to

It makes me angry

If you were required to code switch if you do not, how would you feel about the requirement?

It would be OK, I have no problem with it

I suppose it would be OK but I don't understand why it might be required

I would do it to keep my job or score well on a school paper but I would not be happy

I would refuse

Often you may be required to switch to Standard American English for a job interview or at school. Do you feel you have been prepared educationally to know how and when to code switch?

Yes

Somewhat

Not well

Not at all

This next section asks your feelings about your 'Mother Code" or the way you feel most comfortable talking.

The common Codes used in the US today are - Ebonics (African American Vernacular), Spanglish, Spanish, Appalachian American Vernacular and Standard American English as well as many local codes specific to regions or communities. The language of your ancestors would also be considered a code if it is spoken regularly at home or in your neighborhood.

Do you feel ownership of your spoken code?

Do you feel that your code says something about who you are?

Does it offend you when you are expected to switch your code?

Thank you for your time. The results of the survey will be posted to the Panther's web page before the end of the 14/15 school year.