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This is a Mixed-Methods study (also classified as: Qualitative).

September 10, 2025Deleted Journal

Everyday English in Pashto: A Sociolinguistic Study of Code-Mixing Among University Students in Swabi

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This study observes code-mixing in spoken Pashto and English among university students, indicating bilingualism's role in cultural identity.

Code-mixing serves both communicative and symbolic functions, reflecting social dynamics within student interactions.
Findings reveal that English insertions, particularly academic terms, structured within Pashto are common across educational settings.
Students perceive English usage as modern and prestigious, though some worry about cultural identity loss due to language changes.
Patterns of code-mixing are influenced by gender, academic discipline, and socio-economic factors in a semi-urban context.

Janeeta et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This study observes code-mixing in spoken Pashto and English among university students, indicating bilingualism's role in cultural identity.