On prolonging in Korean conversation*

Jae-eun Park

(Kangnam University)

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Abstract

This paper explores the systematicnretardation of turn progression in Korean conversation, focusing on thenphenomenon of prolonging. Prolonging is defined as a practice whereby speakersnsuspend the progression of a turn toward a possible completion particularly byndrawing on sound stretches as a primary resource. The analysis of data showsnthat prolonging, observed at a point where the action is more or less recognizable,nis used to reinforce the speaker's epistemic or affective stance as well as to projectndispreferredness in a way that delays the arrival of a transition-relevance place.nI argue that prolonging can be employed at any word boundary as long asnthe emergent action is recognizable and that it serves as a basis for understandingnhow readily a turn can be manipulated in the service of practical social actionsnin Korean conversation. (137 words)

Key Words : conversation analysis,turn construction,sound stretches,progressivity,stance display,dispreferred turns

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Vol. 40 No. 4 (2022.12)

Journal Abbreviation j. Korea Saf. Manag. Sci.
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