Human Spoken Interaction as a Complex Adaptive System
A Longitudinal Study of L2 Interaction
Series: Studies in Social Interaction;
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Product details:
- Publisher Edinburgh University Press
- Date of Publication 31 January 2026
- Number of Volumes Print PDF
- ISBN 9781399522694
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages248 pages
- Size 234x156 mm
- Language English
- Illustrations 73 black and white illustrations, 4 black and white tables 700
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Short description:
Traces the non-linear dynamic longitudinal L2 development of word search sequences in informal social interaction using Conversation Analysis and Complexity Theory
MoreLong description:
Human Spoken Interaction as a Complex Adaptive System explains how human spoken communication functions, combining two separate complex adaptive systems: the universal ‘interaction engine’ and language(s), which now number around 7,000. Siegel and Seedhouse offer a comprehensive overview of how the components and processes of the interaction engine work together to enable us to understand each other, whatever the language. Through combining Complexity Science and Conversation Analysis, this book explains how to simultaneously analyse spoken interaction on micro and macro scales. Detailed analyses of L2 learners reveal them to be simultaneously expert in using the interaction engine and inexpert in using the specific language. The study shows that the basic characteristics of the interaction engine are the same as for other life-related complex systems and that it is possible to access the perspectives of participants inside this complex adaptive system as it is evolving.
MoreTable of Contents:
Dedications
List of Figures and Tables
Acknowledgements
Overview
1. Introduction to Human Spoken Interaction as a Complex Adaptive System
2. L2 Interaction: Word Searches, Development and CDST
3. Mirroring Methodology
4. Patterns of Word Search Sequences at the Group Level
5. Longitudinal Changes in Word Search Sequences
6. Seeing Human Spoken Interaction as a Complex Adaptive System
7. Conclusions and Implications
Appendix 1: Recording of Participants
Appendix 2: Transcription Conventions
References
Index
