Patterns of Code-switching in the Amharic Media

This study examines patterns of Amharic-English code-switching in the Amharic media language use. It employed a qualitative descriptive approach, which helped break down recordings and transcripts into intelligible units that explain various use forms created by media. Thus, five outlets focusing on sport, medical science, science technology were purposively selected to Hence, 1090 examples have both English elements selected. A generic step data analysis was made so as classify different types instances. The findings indicated three code-switching, namely tag switching, inter-sentential intra-sentential are found Moreover, it there from Amharic. is shown matrix quite resistant against any change its basic word order. can also be seen mixed constituents confirm frame (MLF) model satisfactorily code-switching.