In this paper, I empirically examined why repetitions of elements, both partial and complete, that were spoken by oneself, are occurring at the unit of topics while considering the entire conversation. The analysis results can be summarized as follows: Conversation Development Functions: (A) Inter-topic cohesion: Repetitions observed at topic transition points are chosen as keywords for the content speakers want to introduce as a new topic and are used as a means to indicate the connection between topics. (B) Progression and concretization of topics: Some repetitions observed in the development of topics not only signify the connection between utterances but also serve to regulate the flow of conversation and concretize the topics. (C) Intra-topic cohesion: Utterances that repeat elements introduced in the initial part of a topic when concluding the topic serve to indicate the conclusion of the topic as well as to display cohesion within the topic. Utterance Management Functions: (D) Time gaining: Repetitions are sometimes used by speakers to buy time necessary for preparing the content of their next utterance. (E) Repair: Speakers repeat problematic elements to correct errors or enhance the listener’s understanding, thereby clarifying their own utterances. (F) Emphasis: Repetitions of previously spoken elements are employed by speakers to emphasize the content of their utterances. (G) Expression of emotions: Speakers use repetitive presentations of the same content to express their emotions or feelings. (H) Indication of attitudes: Repetitions can serve as signals indicating the speaker’s attitude towards their own utterances.
한국일본언어문화학회 [Japanese Language & Culture Association of Korea]
설립연도
2001
분야
인문학>일본어와문학
소개
본 학회는 일본어학 및 일본문학은 물론, 일본의 정치, 경제, 문화, 사회 등의 일본학 전반에 걸친 연구 및 일본의 언어, 문화를 매체로 한 한국과의 비교 연구를 대상으로 하고 있다. 본 학회는 회원들에게 연구 발표 및 정보 교환의 기회를 부여하고 나아가 한국에서의 바람직한 일본 연구 자세를 확립하는 것을 주된 목표로 하고 있다.