Turn-taking mechanism in netflix special event
A conversation analysis of “the light we carry”
Keywords:
turn-taking mechanism, conversation analysis, sociolinguistics, Netflix, interviewAbstract
This study aims to identify and describe the kinds of turn-taking mechanism used in the conversation between Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey on Netflix Special Event by using conversation analysis. The data were taken from Netflix official apps and analyzed based on the theories proposed by Mey (2001) and Liddicoat (2007). This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach and document analysis as the data collection procedures. In the process of analyzing the data, thematic content analysis was employed. The findings revealed that turn-taking mechanism which cover Taking the Floor, Holding the Floor, and Yielding the Floor appear in some of the conversation between Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey. A first step towards understanding how turn-taking works in the conversation involves understanding what turns at talk actually look like. Therefore, the findings were also related to turn constructional and turn allocation component. Turns at talk are made up of stretches of language, but these can vary a lot in terms of their structure. To sum up, it is necessary to understand how turn-taking works because it will make the conversation flows smoothly and the information could be delivered without any misunderstanding among the participants who held any kind of conversation.
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