Intentional structure of verbal interaction

Abstract

Dynamic changes of intentional aspects of a dialogue are considered in the article. Using various analytical tools of intent-analysis intentional structure of verbal interaction is described. Intent-analysis allows to reconstruct communication partners’ intentions based on their speech. Students’ conversations during breaks in between classes are analyzed, both typical intentional characteristics of dialogue and its modification in the process of interaction are revealed. Intentional patterns of interaction are described. Comprehension of actual speakers’ intentions by a partner and partners’ response actions (direct, delayed or combined), typical variants of intentional structure of discourse and cases of disregard of manifested intentions are characterized. On the whole, the study shows that verbal expression and comprehension of intentions are important parts of verbal interaction and their functions are: actions coordination, mutual understanding, communication partners’ goals achievement.