Welcome back, friends! We’re thrilled to present another edition of our newsletter, brimming with the latest updates from the captivating world of CA and IL. Join us as we explore a diverse array of recent research and events that have deepened our understanding of language and social interaction. From insightful studies to engaging conferences, there’s something for everyone in this edition. So, sit back, relax, and let’s dive into the fascinating discoveries together!
Featured research squib
First, we delve into the fascinating study by Sam Schirm and Sophia Fiedler, which examines the development of grammar-for-interaction in second language (L2) German. Through longitudinal analysis, the research reveals how linguistic structures such as “Ich weiß nicht” (“I don’t know”) and “keine Ahnung” (“no clue”) evolve in the speech of L2 learners, shedding light on the complex interplay between language-specific resources and interactional competence. Read more…
Conference reports
We also highlight four prominent events in our field. The 11th Annual Meeting of LANSI at Teachers College, Columbia University, was a vibrant hub for scholars, featuring diverse presentations from children’s book analysis to mental health interactions. Invited speakers Tanya Stivers and Steven Talmy left attendees eager to continue their scholarly endeavors. Read more…
The “Knowledge in Talk-in-Interaction” conference at the University of Lausanne explored epistemics in everyday interaction. Organized by Jérôme Jacquin, Ana Keck, and Clotilde Robin, the event illuminated various facets of embodied conducts and noticings, paving the way for future discussions on managing interactional data. Read more…
The “Comparative Perspectives on Doctor-Patient Interactions” conference at the University of Bayreuth shed light on medical communication complexities. Presentations covered topics like patient resistance in Brazil and addressing older patients, revealing cultural and linguistic variations and emphasizing the value of comparative analysis in healthcare communication. Read more…
Additionally, we share the experiences of Evi Dalmaijer and Jikkie van Veen, who attended the 12th CA Day at Loughborough University. Their report provides a glimpse into the diverse presentations and networking opportunities offered by this annual event, highlighting the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing in our field. Read more…
New Data Session
Finally, we introduce the DokGF Forschungswerkstatt, a platform for German-speaking PhD students to explore CA and IL through monthly online data sessions. These sessions offer a valuable opportunity for researchers at all stages of their PhD journey to present and discuss their work, fostering collaboration and methodological exploration. Read more…
We hope you find this newsletter informative and inspiring. As always, we welcome your feedback and contributions to this newsletter.
Announcements
The Centre for Advanced Studies in Language and Communication at the University of York is pleased to announce two CPD courses running on June 17-19, 2024.
- Communication in Medical and Healthcare Interactions (in-person), taught by Merran Toerien, Paul Drew, Clare Jackson and Danielle Jones.
- Phonetics of Talk-in-Interaction (online), taught by Richard Ogden and Marina Cantarutti
Information on course aims and content, tutors, and fees is available on the provided links.
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The UCLA Center for Language, Interaction, and Culture (CLIC) is happy to offer its first summer workshop to be held from August the 4th through the 24th, 2024 on the UCLA campus in the city of Los Angeles. The workshop will explore ways to analyze language use in social interaction and learn how social interactional and usage-based approaches to language can be applied to language teaching and learning. More information here…
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We are excited to announce the 7th Laughter and Non-Verbal Vocalisations Workshop (bit.ly/LaughterWorkshop2024) on July 16-17 at Queen’s University Belfast. The workshop will be a pre-conference event, part of the 2024 Conference of the International Society for Research on Emotion (www.isre2024.org). More information here…
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8th International Meeting on Conversation Analysis and Clinical Encounters (CA&CE 2024)
Monday, 01 July 2024 to Wednesday, 03 July 2024, 9.15am – 4.30pm
Wolfson College, Linton Road, Oxford OX2 6UDDownload iCal file
The aim of the CA&CE meetings is to bring our international community together to share research findings and promote methodological excellence and innovation in the application of conversation analytic (CA) methods to communication during health care encounters; and to consider how we can best ensure that our research is meaningful to patients and their family members, health care professionals, clinical educators, and policy makers. More info here…
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