A Conversation Analysis of Speech Interruptions in the TV Job-seeking Program Shark Tank: Season 12
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Television job-seeking programs like “Shark Tank” blend entertainment with real-world application, providing a rich context for analyzing conversational dynamics. This study aimed to explore the types and functions of speech interruptions within “Shark Tank: Season 12” through a conversation analysis framework. By examining 20 episodes, the research identified key interruption functions such as floor-taking, agreement, assistance, tangentialization, clarification, and disagreement. The findings revealed that interruptions are strategically employed to assert dominance, build rapport, provide guidance, shift focus, clarify information, and express dissent. These findings contribute to the understanding of how language is used to navigate high-stakes interactions in televised job-seeking contexts.
DOI: 10.55902/jkew3987
Author: Hao Yongbing
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407672735