Back-Channel Behaviours in English Conversation
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Faculty of Education Tribhuvan University Kirtipur, Kathmandu
Abstract
The present research is entitled "Backchannel Behaviour in English
Conversation". The main focus of this study was directed towards whether English
speakers used backchannel responses or not. If yes, how? The study was carried
out using both the primary and secondary sources of data. For primary data,
twenty English conversations were video recorded as a sample by purposive non-
random sampling procedure. The findings reveal that the English speakers used
backchannel behaviour in their talks. In conclusion, the English, speakers use
verbal, non-verbal and both the combination of verbal and non-verbal backchannel
responses, which play very important role in communication.
This thesis consists of four chapters. The first chapter deals with the introduction
of the study. It consists of some definitions of pragmatics, language and
communication, communication process, conversation analysis, definitions of
backchannel, backchannel communication, objectives of the study and
significance of the study. The second chapter deals with the methodology that
consists of sources of data, sample and sampling procedure, tools for data
collection, process of data collection and limitations of the study. The third chapter
is concerned with analysis, interpretation and presentation of collected data. The
fourth chapter includes the findings and recommendations. This chapter is
followed by the references and appendices.