Media Talk: Conversation Analysis and the Study of Broadcasting: Conversation analysis and the study of broadcasting (Issues in Cultural and Media Studies (Paperback))

Media Talk provides an accessible introduction to the analysis of the spoken word by examining linguistic and discursive aspects of broadcast media. Beginning with the observation that talk is central to all genres of radio and television, Ian Hutchby examines the forms of speech used by broadcasters as their primary means of communicating with audiences. He looks at a range of media forms and genres, including televised audience debates, confrontational TV talk shows such as Oprah Winfrey and Ricki Lake, open-line talk radio shows, advice-giving broadcasts, news interviews and political panel discussions. Hutchby argues that the study of talk provides insights into the very nature of mass communication, and invites the reader into further consideration of a range of important issues, such as the relationship between broadcasters and audiences, and the public role of media output. The book not only describes the role of media talk but also provides detailed examples of analytical tools. It is key reading for students on courses in language and the media, media discourse, communication and cultural studies. Cover 1 Half Title 2 Title 4 Copyright 5 Acknowledgements 6 Contents 8 Foreword 10 Note on Data and Transcription 12 About the Author 14 Chapter 01 16 Chapter 02 32 CASE STUDIES PART 1 52 Chapter 03 54 Chapter 04 80 CASE STUDIES PART 2 94 Chapter 05 96 Chapter 06 117 CASE STUDIES PART 3 134 Chapter 07 136 Chapter 08 156 Postscript 176 Chapter 09 178 Glossary 185 References 189 Index 198 Provides an introduction to the analysis of the spoken word by examining linguistic and discursive aspects of broadcast media. Beginning with the observation that talk is central to all genres of radio and television, this book examines the forms of speech used by broadcasters. It is for students on courses in language and the media and others. Beginning from the observation that radio and television broadcasting centrally involves talk in all its genres, this text addresses a range of different forms of media talk and describes how that talk sets up channels and modes of communication between broadcasters and their audiences Ian Hutchby. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [174]-181) And Index.