Conversation analysis Conversation refers to any interpersonal exchange
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Conversation analysis Conversation refers to any interpersonal • exchange of talk. As teacher talking to students in a classroom. Conversation is based on an analogy with the • •
• • In this market the basic term is (floor) which can be defined as the right to speak. Having control of this right is called a (turn) • If the control is not fixed , anyone can attempt to get control. This is called turn-taking.
These three terms are included in what is • called (local management system) which can be defined as a set of conventions for getting turns, keeping them , or giving them away.
- Comment on the following conversation. • Mr. Adam: What's your major Ahmed ? • • Ahmed : English __ well I haven't really decided yet 3 seconds. Mr. Adam: So __ you want to be a teacher? • Ahmed : No__ not really__ well not if I can help it. • 2. 5 seconds • Mr. Adam : Wha __ // Where do • you __ Ahmed: go a head • I mean it's a __ oh sorry // I em __ •
Jan : Dave I’m going to the store ( 2 seconds) Jan : Dave ? ( 2 seconds ) Jan : Dave – is something wrong? Dave : What ? What’s wrong ? Jan : Never mind.
Backchannels can be defined as the most • common vocal indications that made by the listeners to indicate that they are still listening. sation: • Caller : if you use your cellphone a lot , you’ll • • Caller: it can only save you money to a cheaper • service Amal : mmm ( or ) yeah • • p 74 -75
