Talk Control in English Interviews

This book illustrates the relationship between media discourse particularly TV interviews and the concept of power through defining the Critical Analysis patterns of Conversation Analysis Approach. Then it discovers the influence of power which is clearly reflected from the discursive patterns of Conversation Analysis rules that must be respected by both the interviewer and the interviewee.It also reveals the hidden power behind the use of turn-taking and interruption systemby illustrating the impact of power ideology and media on language use to control the talk.Unlike other previous studies; this research shows that power is not static and can be manipulated by the interviewer the interviewee as well as the media institution in relation to their role identity and the position they hold.