Conversation Analysis

Conversation Analysis (CA) is a method used to study how people communicate in everyday conversations. It focuses on the structure and organization of talk and how meaning is created through interaction. In the context of Speech Act Theory, which examines how we perform actions through speech (like making requests or giving orders), CA looks at how these speech acts are understood and responded to in real time. By analyzing natural conversations, researchers gain insights into social norms, patterns of turn-taking, and the subtleties of meaning that shape our interactions.