Descriptor
Discourse Analysis | 1 |
Foreign Countries | 1 |
French | 1 |
Interaction | 1 |
Interpersonal Communication | 1 |
Interpersonal Relationship | 1 |
Language Patterns | 1 |
Language Research | 1 |
Language Rhythm | 1 |
Linguistic Theory | 1 |
Source
Journal of French Language… | 1 |
Author
Ellis, Yvette | 1 |
Publication Type
Journal Articles | 1 |
Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating

Ellis, Yvette – Journal of French Language Studies, 1997
Using extracts from a corpus of naturally occurring French conversation, this study examines how the collaborative construction of episodes of shared laughter contributes to the achievement of affiliation between interlocutors. Results show that how laughter is initiated, where it is placed, and who joins in are significant to the task of…
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Foreign Countries, French, Interaction