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The study was conducted to examine the CODE-SWITCHING of teachers and students in Language and Literature classes in Cebu Institute of Technology ? University.<br/>It sought to answer the following questions: (1) What is the most common type of code-switching in one utterance in Language and Literature classes?; (2) In what instances do code switching occur?; (3) From the findings, what suggestions can be made to improve classroom communication in Language and Literature classes?<br/>The data were gathered through observations in Language and Literature classes and recordings of interactions between the teachers and the students. The recordings were then transcribed, analyzed, and interpreted.<br/>The study shows that INTRASENTENIAL switching is the most common type of switching in the classes observed. Most common reasons why students and teachers code-switched in classes are to emphasize examples given, clarifying terms, cut-short lengthy explanations, and giving instructions. From the findings of the study, the following suggestions have been made: (1)The teacher should encourage the students to participate in class discussions in order for the students to practice their communication skills in English; (2) Both students and teachers must speak English in class because English is the subject and the medium of instruction; (3) In the first few weeks of the semester, the students may be allowed to use their native tongue but it should be gradually minimized. English is encouraged throughout the semester; (4) A school-wide-re-launching of the English speaking campaign be done; (5) Yearly English activities be doe to encourage students to use the English language such as extemporaneous speaking, impromptu speaking, essay writing, and literary writing; and (6) The use of the English language should also be encouraged in the school offices.<br/>Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations are proposed: (1) A comparative study finding out who code-switched often in classes: the students or teachers?; (2) An investigation in determining the meaning of the Cebuano fillers used in code-switching practices of the administrative staff in their respective offices. |