Spanish-English Codeswitching in the Caribbean and the US

This collection offers a comprehensive examination of Spanish-English codeswitching, bringing together thirteen studies that explore this linguistic phenomenon in both Caribbean communities and among U.S. bilinguals. The volume stands out for its interdisciplinary scope, featuring contributions from leading scholars who employ diverse methodological approaches including naturalistic data collection, experimental designs, and theoretical analysis. Readers will find rigorous investigations into how bilingual speakers fluidly alternate between languages in everyday communication, from casual conversations to written texts.

What makes this work particularly valuable is its integration of multiple linguistic perspectives—sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, theoretical linguistics, and applied linguistics—all focused on the same core phenomenon. The comparative focus across different geographic and cultural contexts provides rich insights into how codeswitching patterns vary and what they reveal about bilingual identity and language contact. This volume will especially resonate with linguistics students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex social and cognitive mechanisms behind bilingual communication practices.