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A simplest systematics for the organization of turn-taking for conversation

Sacks, Harvey, Schegloff, Emanuel A., Jefferson, Gail·1974·Language

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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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Authors
Sacks, H., Schegloff, E. A., & Jefferson, G.
Affiliations
University of California, Irvine (US)
Venue
Language
Published
1974-12
Volume
50
Issue
4
Pages
696-735
ISSN
  • 0097-8507 (ISSN-L)
  • 1535-0665
OpenAlex
W2153190547
Cited by
11,350
References
37
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FWCI
202.04
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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Language (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Language and Linguistics › Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Speech and dialogue systems
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Language and Linguistics › Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic Variation
Keywords
turn-taking, conversation, conversation analysis, recipient design

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