Recent studies conducted by Kurniasih (2018) and Ahmad et al. (2020) show that Indonesian universities also widely present code mixing within an English-medium instructional setting. Although this approach might enhance students' understanding of challenging concepts, it could simultaneously hinder their capacity to fully develop competencies in English-medium instruction within formal academic environments.
METHODOLOGY
The study employs a qualitative methodology and a small sample size (n=2) for a number of specific reasons.
1. The investigative nature of the research demands detailed and elaborate answers.
2. A focus on personal experiences and perspectives is consistent with a smaller sample size.
3. The resource and time constraints of a mini-research project
4. Capacity for detailed case analysis of specific cases.
Limitations of the Sample Size:
- Reduced generalizability to broader populations
- Potential for sampling bias
- Limited representation of diverse student populations
