- Understand the personal opinion of interview subjects.
- Analyze conversation patterns in interviews.
- Express personal opinions on the interview genre.
- Compare different media of communication in interviews.
- Identify and notice discourse linkers and signallers in conversation.
- Transfer information from interviews to reports effectively.
- Conduct interviews with individuals of interest.
The Interview
Learning Objectives
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TopNotes on Interviews
Understanding the Interview Genre
- Comprehension: Understanding personal opinion and conversation patterns in interviews.
- Talking about the Text: Expressing personal opinions on the interview genre and comparing different media of communication.
Discourse Linkers and Signallers
- Importance of linkers in conversation, especially in structured formats like interviews.
- Examples of Signallers:
- "Which brings me to another question ...."
- "But let me tell you another story..."
- Without preparatory signallers, the flow of ideas may not be smooth.
Writing in Interviews
- Transfer of information from one genre to another (e.g., interview to report).
- Activity: Practice interviewing people and recording the conversation in writing.
About the Author: Umberto Eco
- Eco is a professor and a prolific writer known for his work in semiotics and literary fiction.
- His novel, The Name of the Rose, sold millions of copies, showcasing the intersection of academic and popular writing.
Key Themes in Interviews
- The interview as a communication genre has evolved and is viewed differently by various individuals.
- Some celebrities view interviews as intrusive, while others see them as a powerful medium of communication.
Notable Quotes from the Interview
- Umberto Eco: "I am a professor who writes novels on Sundays."
- Eco discusses the unpredictability of a book's success and the nature of audience preferences.
Common Perspectives on Interviews
- Some view interviews as a source of truth, while others see them as an intrusion.
- Historical figures like Rudyard Kipling expressed disdain for interviews, viewing them as immoral.
Conclusion
- Interviews serve as a significant medium for understanding contemporary figures and their thoughts.
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Multiple Choice Questions
A.
Use of discourse linkers and signallers
B.
Avoidance of personal questions
C.
Focus on the interviewer's opinions
D.
Inclusion of humor and anecdotes
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Structured conversations like interviews rely on discourse linkers and signallers to maintain cohesion and coherence.
A.
It was entirely predictable.
B.
It was a complete mystery.
C.
It was due to its medieval history theme.
D.
It was because of its detective story element.
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Umberto Eco considers the success of 'The Name of the Rose' a mystery that could not have been predicted.
A.
They are too short.
B.
They are seen as an intrusion into personal lives.
C.
They are not widely read.
D.
They focus too much on professional achievements.
True or False
Correct Answer: True
Solution:
Some celebrities see interviews as an unwarranted intrusion into their lives, feeling that it diminishes them.
Correct Answer: True
Solution:
Umberto Eco stated that he considered himself a university professor who writes novels on Sundays and identifies with the academic community.
Correct Answer: False
Solution:
Umberto Eco identified himself as a university professor who writes novels on Sundays, indicating his primary identity as an academic scholar.
Correct Answer: False
Solution:
Rudyard Kipling expressed a condemnatory attitude towards interviews, describing them as immoral and cowardly.
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