ABSTRACT
This chapter presents a conversation-analytic case study of Rose, who participated in a short-term study abroad program in Japan. Rose was one of the more active and sociable students in the program. Her daily social interactions were video-/audio-recorded by herself with an IC recorder, as well as by the researcher whenever possible. A close analysis of these interactions revealed an interesting parallel between her socialization process and her interactional pattern. For example, Rose frequently participated in multiparty conversations with three or more people or she frequently jumped around multiple conversations taking place in a lounge space. The chapter presents detailed transcripts of the ways in which she participated in interaction and illuminates her language-using activities. The analysis indicates a close correspondence between the patterns of interpersonal development and language use in this context.
