Abstract:With the development of scientific technology and popularization of English, the Internet, as an efficient and convenient way of communication, attracts more and more people. In Internet communication, code-switching has been an irreplaceable part. So, studying the old topic of code-switching in the new context of Internet is necessary and important. 

Based on the former research results, the thesis will study the phenomenon of Chinese-English code-switching in Internet communication and focus on the following questions: the classification and characteristics of Chinese-English code-switching in Internet communication; the causes of Chinese-English code-switching in Internet communication and the functions of Chinese-English code-switching in Internet communication. 

Keywords: Internet language   code-switching   communications

Contents

Abstract

摘要

Chapter One Introduction-1

1.1 Significance of the Study-1

1.2 Literature Review-1

1.3 Organization of the Thesis-2

Chapter Two An Introduction to Code-Switching-3

2.1 The Definition of Code-Switching-3

2.2 The Classification of Code-Switching-4

2.2.1 Gumperz’s Model-4

2.2.2 Poplack’s Model-4

2.2.3 Myers-Scotton’s Model-5

2.3 Characteristics of Code-Switching in Internet Communication-5

2.3.1 Being Informal and Timely-5

2.3.2 Occurring in Equivalent Context-5

2.3.3 The Frequent use of Nouns and Noun Phrases-6

2.3.4 The Frequent Use of Open Words-6

2.3.5 The Frequent Use of Embedded Words-6

2.3.6 The Dominance of Host Language-6

Chapter Three Analysis of Code-Switching in Internet Communication-7

3.1Conditions of Code-Switching in Internet Communication-7

3.2 Causes of Code-Switching in Internet Communication-7

3.2.1 The Availability of Vocabulary-7

3.2.2 Strong Language-7

3.2.3 Simple-Styled Principles-8

3.2.4 Rhetoric Purposes-8

3.2.5 Communicative Purposes-8

3.3 Functions of Code-Switching in Internet Communication-9

3.3.1 Emphasis-10

3.3.2 Convenience-10

3.3.3 Reference-10

Chapter Four Conclusion-12

4.1 Major Findings-12

4.2 Limitations and Suggestions for Further Studies-12

References-13