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Human spoken interaction as a complex adaptive system : a longitudinal study of L2 interaction /

Traces the non-linear dynamic longitudinal L2 development of word search sequences in informal social interaction using CA-for-SLA and Complexity Theory. Provides an analytical framework which can be applied to spoken communication in any setting. Explains and unites two high-profile research method...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Siegel, Aki (Author), Seedhouse, Paul (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2024]
Series:Studies in social interaction.
Subjects:
Second language acquisition.
Conversation analysis.
Oral communication.
Langue seconde > Acquisition.
Analyse de la conversation.
Communication orale.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to Human Spoken Interaction as a Complex Adaptive System
  • L2 Interaction : Word Searches, Development and CDST
  • Mirroring Methodology
  • Patterns of Word Search Sequences at the Group Level
  • Longitudinal Changes in Word Search Sequences
  • Seeing Human Spoken Interaction as a Complex Adaptive System
  • Conclusions and Implications.