Code-Switching in Historical TV-Series: A Comparison Between Outlander (2014-) and Vikings (2013-2020)
Abstract
This thesis is a study on code-switching in historical TV-series by comparing its use in Outlander (2014-) and Vikings (2013-2020). It focuses on how code-switching is presented, how it is affected by social factors like linguistic background and social class, why the characters choose to code-switch, and how the use of code-switching differs between Outlander and Vikings.