“A Sociolinguistics Approach, Focus, and Interactivity of Students at the Innovative University of Enga”

This study explores sociolinguistic phenomena among students at the Innovative University of Enga, a multilingual educational setting in Papua New Guinea. It investigates language use patterns, language choice, code-switching, and communicative interactivity in both academic and social contexts. The findings reveal that students employ multiple languages, including English, Tok Pisin, and local vernaculars, strategically to navigate academic demands and social relationships. The study emphasizes the importance of recognizing linguistic diversity to foster inclusivity, academic success, and cultural understanding. This study investigates the sociolinguistic dynamics among students at the Innovative University of Enga, focusing on language use, interaction patterns, and communicative practices within the university community. It explores how multilingualism shapes students’ academic and social experiences, emphasizing language choice, code-switching, and interactivity in formal and informal settings of the university environment.

sociolinguistic, innovative university of Enga, language use pattern, communicative practice

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