Natural Interaction and Institutional talk. The interaction of an English language TV talk show compared with naturally occurring conversation

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• SUBJECT
• THEORETICAL BACKGROUND
• 2.1 Introduction.
• 2.2 Nature of Communication:
• 2.2.1 Mass Media Communication:
• 2.3 Linguistics and the Study of Conversation:
• 2.3.1 Structuralism and Generativism:
• 2.3.2 Functionalism:
• 2.3.3 Halliday and Systemic View:.
• 2.4 Discourse Structure:
• 2.4.1 Turn:
• 2.4.2 Acts and Moves:
• 2.4.3 Exchange:.
• 2.4.4 Transaction:
• 2.4.5 Interaction:
• 2.5 Conversation Analysis (CA)
• 2.5.1 Conversation Analysis and Discourse Analysis:.
• 2.5.2 Conversation Analysis and Ethnomethodology:
• 2.6 Structural Organization of conversation:
• 2.6.1 Turn-Taking System:...
• 2.6.2 Adjacency Pair System:
• 2.6.3 Preference Organization System:
• 2.6.4 Pre-Sequence System: .
• 2.6.5 Closing Sequence System:
• 2.7 Media Discourse:.
• 2.7.1 Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA).
• 2.7.2 Talk in Institutional Setting:
• 2.7.3 TV Talk Show
• ANALYSIS
• 3.1 Model of Analysis.
• 3.2 Turn-Taking:
• 3.2.1 Turn-Taking Results:.
• 3.3 Adjacency Pair Analysis Method:.
• 3.3.1. Adjacency Pair Data Collection Technique:
• 3.3.2 Adjacency Pair Data Analysis:.
• 3.3.3 Adjacency Pair Results:
• 3.4 Preference Organization. Analysis Method:
• 3.4.1 Preference Organization Data Collection Technique:.
• 3.4.2 Preference Organization. Data Analysis:
• 3.4.3 Preference Organization. Results: .
• 3.5 Pre-Sequence Analysis Method:
• 3.5.1 Pre-Sequence Data Collection Technique:..
• 3.5.2 Pre-Sequence Data Analysis:
• 3.5.3 Pre-Sequence Results: .
• 3.6 Closing Sequence Analysis Method:..
• 23.6.1 Closing Sequence Data Collection Technique:
• 3.6.2 Closing Sequence Data Analysis:
• 3.6.3 Closing Sequence Results:
• 4.1 Results Discussion..
• 4.1.1 Host role responsibilities and their effects on conversation structure:.
• 4.1.2 Guest role responsibilities and their effects on conversation structure:
• 4.1.3 Reporters role responsibilities and their effect on conversation structure:

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This book aims to demonstrate the structural accuracy of a TV talk show transcript and its usability as language learning material. It explores the strategies that ordinary speakers use in socially and institutionally organized interaction. The book describes the type of interaction which takes place in the Hardball Talk show and examines its institutional as well as conversational features.

• The structural organization of conversation in institutional settings, specifically TV talk shows.
• The usability of TV talk show transcripts as authentic language learning material.
• The strategies used by speakers in participating in socially and institutionally organized interaction.
• The specific features of TV talk shows that influence conversation structure.
• The degree of similarity and difference between conversation in institutional settings and naturally occurring conversation.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter one outlines the problem, aims, hypotheses, and procedures of the study. Chapter two presents a literature review of the studies, linguistic schools, interaction, conversation, media discourse, and TV talk show, serving as a theoretical background for the following chapters. Chapter three includes the analysis of the data, examining the turn-taking, adjacency pairs, preference organization, pre-sequence, and closing sequence systems within the transcript. Chapter four discusses the results of the analysis, focusing on the role responsibilities of hosts, guests, and reporters, and their effects on conversation structure.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of the text include conversation analysis, TV talk show, institutional talk, natural interaction, turn-taking, adjacency pairs, preference organization, pre-sequence, closing sequence, language learning, and media discourse.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main objective of this study on TV talk shows?

The study aims to compare the structural organization of TV talk shows with naturally occurring conversation to determine if show transcripts are suitable for authentic language learning.

What systems of conversation analysis (CA) are applied in the book?

The analysis focuses on turn-taking, adjacency pairs, preference organization, pre-sequences, and closing sequences.

How does "institutional talk" differ from natural interaction?

Institutional talk, like that in a TV show, is often governed by specific roles (host, guest) and goals, which affects the structure of exchanges compared to spontaneous daily talk.

Why are TV talk show transcripts useful for language learners?

They provide written records of authentic, albeit structured, language use that reflects real-world social and political communication.

What role does the host play in the conversation structure?

The host manages the turn-taking system and preference organization, significantly influencing how topics are introduced and closed within the show.