PERTEMUAN 15 SOSIOLINGUISTIK

 The role of the Sociolinguistic aspects in English Language Learning plays an important role in the language learning process, therefore various aspects in it must be considered for the success of language learning, especially English. Knowing sociolinguistic aspects such as social factors, social class, age, gender, ethnicity, and cultural background can help optimizing the success of learning English, especially for non-English Department students. Sociolinguistics makes a significant contribution to learning English. Sociocultural and language aspects must be integrated in foreign language learning due to several factors such as; where, to whom, and what to learn so that learning English for sports students can run in a fun, on target and comprehensive manner.

Code switching as one of the cross-language communication strategies is very helpful in the process of learning English for students of the Faculty of Sports Science. Code switching as a strategy to overcome the barriers of educator-student communication that have been happening so far. In its function, Code Transfer has 3 functions in learning, namely; (1) the function of delivering material, (2) the function of class management, and (3) the function of discourse markers. Judging from the code-switching function in delivering material in the classroom, there are many benefits that can be obtained in an English learning process, especially in the field of religion. An English learner, of course, must apply it wisely and proportionally so that the learning objectives to be intended can be achieved optimally. Code Switching can be used to make the learning atmosphere more interesting and communicative. Learners can apply Code Switching to manage classes such as; greeting, giving instructions, motivating, and appreciating students from Sport Science backgrounds.