Table of Contents

What Is Code-Switching, and Why Does It Matter in Writing?

Who Controls Language? Understanding Power and Linguistic Gatekeeping

Code-Switching in Everyday Life: Recognizing Your Own Linguistic Shifts

The Academic Essay as Code-Switching: Writing Without Losing Identity

Digital Code-Switching: Social Media, Email, and Professional Writing

Rhetorical Flexibility: The Art of Shifting Your Voice

Linguistic Bias in Education: Why Students Struggle with Academic Writing

Code-Switching and Cognitive Flexibility: Thinking, Writing, and Adaptability

The Workplace and Beyond: Navigating Language in Professional Spaces

Rethinking Writing as a Skill, not a Barrier: A Sociolinguistic Approach to Academic Writing Development