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CHAPTER 1 1.0 Introduction - DSpace@UM - University of Malaya

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4.1.3 Language Acquisition <strong>of</strong> Subjects<br />

The frequency count <strong>of</strong> language use among family members <strong>of</strong> the educators was<br />

obtained through questionnaires. The data shows important clues as to why the<br />

phenomenon <strong>of</strong> code-switching occurs in the teaching and learning process.<br />

Tables 4.3 and 4.4 show the frequency count <strong>of</strong> language use by the educators to greet<br />

family members in the same community.<br />

Table 4.3: Survey <strong>of</strong> Language Use With Family Members By Bilingual Educator L<br />

Family Members Malay Language English Language<br />

O S R O S R<br />

Parents L L<br />

Spouse L L<br />

Siblings L L<br />

Children L L<br />

Relations L L<br />

O= Often S=Seldom R=Rare<br />

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