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In this advanced-level lesson, you will watch an authentic video of Hindi-English code-mixing in everyday conversation, complete comprehension questions, and reflect critically on the social and political dimensions of code-mixing in contemporary India.
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Watch the video — Authentic examples of Hindi-English code-mixing in natural conversation
Vocabulary & resources — Advanced vocabulary list and Hindi dictionary for support
Questions — Rewatch the video and answer comprehension questions based on your observations
Reflection questions — Five discussion prompts requiring critical analysis of language access, power, colonial legacy, and the future of Hindi
By the end of this page you will be able to: analyze code-mixing as a sociolinguistic phenomenon rooted in colonial history, engage critically with questions of language access and power in contemporary India, use advanced vocabulary related to language and society, and type responses in Devanagari script.
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Code-mixing between English and Hindi is a widespread phenomenon in India, reflecting the country's multilingual society. During British rule, English was the language of administration and education, largely inaccessible to the masses. This created a social divide between those who spoke English and those who didn't. However, with India's independence, English gained a new role – a tool for social mobility and economic opportunity. This accessibility shift, coupled with the continued dominance of Hindi, has led to a unique situation where people seamlessly blend English words and phrases into their everyday Hindi speech. This code-mixing is not a sign of broken language, but rather a creative adaptation that reflects the multilingual reality of modern India.
❓यदि आपको गतिविधियों या प्रश्नों के बारे में अतिरिक्त सहायता या स्पष्टीकरण चाहिए, तो कृपया पूनम चौहान से poonamc07@gmail.com पर संपर्क करें।
🤔 Reflection Questions
Q1. How can we ensure that everyone in India has equal access to both English and Hindi, regardless of their social background?
Q2. How does code-mixing impact the development and preservation of Hindi?
Q3. Does code-mixing create a barrier for those who are not familiar with both English and Hindi?
Q4. Would code-mixing be as prevalent if English hadn't been imposed by the British?
Q5. How do you think the power dynamics during British rule influenced the way English is used in India today?
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