Article Title
First Advisor
Christian Smith
Abstract
In this paper, I use Richard Lanham's work within the field of rhetoric to explore the rhetorical implications of multilingualism and code switching. Specifically, I will discuss and question some of the basic assumptions of employing another language: What is at stake when we communicate with others in another language, especially native speakers? How might using an L2 language and recognizing/using different dialects within that language cause a speaker to reconsider their native tongue? What does the presence of numerous regional peculiarities and nonstandard varieties within languages say about our desire for "ideal" or "standard" speech?
Recommended Citation
Thomas, Zach
(2017)
"Toggling the Switches,"
Bridges: A Journal of Student Research: Vol. 11:
Iss.
11, Article 7.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/bridges/vol11/iss11/7