Code switching is the practice of alternating between two or more languages or varieties of language in conversation (Oxford Dictionary). What is Tan illustrating about this in her essay Mother Tongue?

REQUIRED SOURCE: 

  • Tan, Amy. “Mother Tongue.” The Threepenny Review, vol. 43, 1990, 7-8.

PROMPT:

Code switching is the practice of alternating between two or more languages or varieties of language in conversation (Oxford Dictionary). What is Tan illustrating about this in her essay Mother Tongue? Is she imploring us to find value in language commonly thought of as broken? Why? Include a discussion of literary devices to help ground your analysis on the text. 
Remember to consider Tans choices as an author. Cite the essay/book in your paper 

in order to provide evidence for your argument each paragraph (except the introduction and the conclusion) should include at least one quote. Dont just put quotes into the paper be 
sure to introduce them and explain why youve brought the quote in. Tell us what the quote  
shows about the essay why is it meaningful? What is revealed? Why does it matter?