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The Interactional Architecture of the Language Classroom: A Conversation Analysis Perspective

Paul Seedhouse
ISBN: 978-1-4051-2009-8
Paperback
316 pages
October 2004, Wiley-Blackwell
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  • Explains the basic principles of Conversation Analysis and reviews the literature on L2 classroom interaction.

  • Portrays the reflexive relationship between the pedagogical focus of the interaction and the organisation of turn-taking, sequence and repair.
  • Describes the overall organisation of L2 classroom interaction and illustrates the use of the analytical methodology.
  • Considers how Conversation Analysis can contribute to the research agendas of Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition.