A Platform and Mechanism for Empirical Examination of Language in Action

Language in Interaction
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Language in Interaction
Language is particularly crucial in the development of human relationships. The study of language in interaction thus forms the bedrock against which we analyse language and its impact on human interaction. The aim of such a study id to provide a platform and mechanism for empirical examination of language in action. Providing a backdrop against which we can breakdown the components of language in interaction and subject them to a critical examination.
A study of the language in interaction allows us to understand the different facets of language that come into play in interaction. These include; deixis, material signal, context etc. all of which play large but seemingly invincible roles in language. The paper therefore seeks to subject the role of these facets to examination to determine their role.
Language is the default communication tool of choice. It is essential, that as humans we utilize language correctly so as to maximize its utility. Language in interaction looks at how we communicate at a personal level. The paper will look at how both verbal and non- verbal cues contribute to the understanding of language. To what extent is inference conducted in language use and why is this necessary. The paper will delve into the subject matter of material signal and deictic elements and utilize the same to analyse the transcription.
The paper, therefore, looks at the use of language in interaction and utilizes a number of theoretical and analytical principles to analyse the transcription provided.
Transcription
Crystal Maze - Series 3 Episode 13
(Enters)
(Takes Position)
Show Host: (Struts on to the set) 1:32
Well, here they are. (Walking past the Contestants) 1:34
Looks like a winning team. (Addresses the team leader directly). Mary, Morning Captain, I'm not going to shake hands with you (motions to the hand) coz I have got a very "pully" hand.
Show Host: (Addressing all the contestants) 1:41
Be warned that when I am feeling pully, I get a bit testy don't rub me off the wrong way, will you? 1:45
(Addressing team leader): So you wanna be the team captain aren't you? And should you be locked in the vice-captain here (motions to the vice team leader) is gonna take over. (Looks at Mary) Is that right? 1:48
Mary: He thinks 1:50
(Vice team captain smiles hesitatingly)
Show Host: (Repeats Mary's statement) He thinks…well, you aren't gonna get locked in. Now we've gotta get up the river and into the iron state village, and we will talk about game strategy and the types of games when we get there. But first of all, we've got to get there. 1:59
(Addressing All the Contestants) 2:01
Show Host: (turns to face the camera directly) Are you ready, on your marks, get set (blows the whistle). 2:03
Your off, it's your time, man the boats … 2:06
(Show host gets onto one of the boats with the contestants) 2:10
Show Host: Well that's a bit of good wisdom there (mumbles unintelligibly) 2:13
You are away (mood music plays in the background. Show host forced to bend to avoid colliding with a tree protruding into the river. Warns the contestants) Watch out for th...