A simplest systematics for the organization of turn-taking for conversation
Abstract
The organization of taking turns to talk is fundamental to conversation, as well as to other speech-exchange systems. A model for the turn-taking organization for conversation is proposed, and is examined for its compatibility with a list of grossly observable facts about conversation. The results of the examination suggest that, at least, a model for turn-taking in conversation will be characterized as locally managed, party-administered, interactionally controlled, and sensitive to recipient design. Several general consequences of the model are explicated, and contrasts are sketched with turn-taking organizations for other speech-exchange systems.
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Harvey Sacks, Emanuel A. Schegloff, Gail Jefferson (1974). A simplest systematics for the organization of turn-taking for conversation. Language. https://doi.org/10.2307/412243
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title = {A simplest systematics for the organization of turn-taking for conversation},
author = {Sacks, Harvey and Schegloff, Emanuel A. and Jefferson, Gail},
year = {1974},
journal = {Language},
doi = {10.2307/412243}
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