Conversation analysis (C.A), in general, is characterized by a vast diversity of theoretical beliefs, research practices and findings. Sociologists, sociolinguists, social psychologists, anthropologists, discourse analysts, educators, and many others have come to recognize the relevance of conversation for their respective disciplines. Natural conversation has, thus, become a research site for different explorations, not only because social interaction is to a large extent verbal interaction but also because talk exhibits “orderly” features, which upon analysis, turn out not be features of language but features of interaction.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- I- The Ethnomethodological origin
- II- Conversation analysis: views and tasks
- III- The definitional problem
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text explores the field of Conversation Analysis (C.A.), examining its origins, methods, and key assumptions. It delves into the ethnomethodological roots of C.A. and how it distinguishes itself from conventional sociological approaches. The text aims to provide a comprehensive overview of C.A.'s theoretical framework, research practices, and the unique perspective it offers on social interaction.
- Ethnomethodological origins of Conversation Analysis
- The structural organization of conversation
- The distinction between C.A. and conventional sociological approaches
- The assumptions underlying C.A., such as the contextual orientation of interaction
- The role of "taken-for-granted" knowledge in social interaction
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of Conversation Analysis (C.A.) and highlights the diversity of perspectives and research practices within this field. It emphasizes the significance of natural conversation as a research site for understanding social interaction, highlighting the "orderly" features of talk that reveal the structure of interaction itself.
- I- The Ethnomethodological origin: This chapter explores the origins of C.A. in ethnomethodological research, focusing on Garfinkel's work and the concept of "ethnic methods" in understanding social interaction. It discusses the importance of naturally occurring conversations as data sources for uncovering the methods and structures underlying conversational interaction.
- II- Conversation analysis: views and tasks: This chapter delves into the core principles and methods of C.A., emphasizing its focus on describing the locally managed structures of conversation rather than attributing characteristics to participants. It outlines the fundamental assumptions of C.A., including the structural organization of interaction, the contextual orientation of contributions, and the inherent orderliness of conversational details.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Conversation Analysis, Ethnomethodology, Social Interaction, Structural Organization, Contextual Orientation, "Taken-for-Granted" Knowledge, Conversation as a Research Site, "Ethnic Methods," Communicative Competence, Natural Conversation, Adjacency Pairs, Turn-Taking, Preference Organization, Sequence of Silence, Prosodic and Kinetic Features, Data-Driven Approach.
- Quote paper
- Nor-eddine Bourima (Author), 2016, Conversation Analysis. The Ethnomethodological Origin, Issues and Concerns, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/318971
