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In this paper a phone-in radio programme is analysed regarding interruptions.In the analysed data, the moderator frequently pushes callers to be short. The callers however seek to convey their message and find it difficult to restrict themselves. Consequently, the moderator must interrupt and cuts them off. Interruptions furthermore occur in the course of the discussion when speakers are competing for the floor. The focus of this analysis is to see how these interruptions are carried out. To look at the turn-taking, a methodology developed by Conversation Analysts is employed. Furthermore, Brown and Levinson’s theory of politeness is drawn upon following their line of argument that “turn-taking violations (interrupting, ignoring selection of other speakers, not responding to prior turns) are all FTAs (face-threatening acts) in themselves” (Brown & Levinson 1987:243). The analysis shows that, in the given data, the interrupting speaker accounts for these face-threatening acts by using metacomments with a face-saving effect. Thus, the face-threatening acts are carried out on-record with redressive action. |
