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ISSN 2301-5837

Vol. 2 / No. 1 / Published : 2013-02

Order : 1, and page :1 - 8

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Original Article :

Conversational strategies in same-sex talk: an interview article of o’ the oprah magazine

Author :

  1. Lucky Setyorini*1
  2. Yulia Indarti*2
  1. Mahasiswa Fakultas Ilmu Budaya
  2. Dosen Fakultas Ilmu Budaya

Abstract :

Conversational strategies are strategies that consist of linguistic strategy used to get purpose either creating domination or establishing connection. Noting the importance of women’s language use in same-sex talk, this study was conducted to identify the use of conversational strategies and its functions produced by female speakers in interview article on O’ The Oprah magazine. Qualitative method is used as an approach by focusing on written text of an interview article. Coates’ theory (2004) is applied in order to identify the conversational strategies used by female speakers in term same-sex talk. Seven typical conversational strategies were investigated; those are minimal responses, hedges, tag question, question, command and directives, swearing and taboo language, and compliments. Each of these conversational strategies serves different functions in same-sex conversation. The result of the study is described in detail in relation to how the participants use conversational strategies and its function in same-sex conversation. Female speakers in same-sex conversation on interview article more frequently use minimal responses, hedges, questions, and command and directives terms.   

Keyword :

Conversational Strategies, Interview Article, Same-Sex Talk, O’ The Oprah Magazine.,


References :

Coates, J.,(1998) Language and gender: A reader Oxford : Blackwell

Goodwin, M. H.,(1998) Cooperation and competition across girls' play activities Oxford : Blackwell

Holmes, J.,(1995) Women, Men, and politeness London : Longman

McLoughlin, L.,(2000) The Language of Magazines London : Routledge

Örnberg, T.,(2003) Written Conversation An Investigation of The Oral Features of Text Through Conversational Analysis Sweden : Umeå University





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