The case for the conversational construal (2016)
Journal Article
Philburn, R. (2016). The case for the conversational construal. Journal of International Scientific Publications : Language, Individual & Society (Online), 10, 25-36

This paper brings together a range of commentary on conversational organisation and work on the notion of the self construal to present an argument for what is termed ‘the conversational construal’. The argument rests on observations around such thin... Read More about The case for the conversational construal.

Aspects of English and German sociable selfhood (2011)
Book Chapter
Philburn, R. (2011). Aspects of English and German sociable selfhood. In A. Witte, & T. Harden (Eds.), Intercultural Competence: Concepts, Challenges, Evaluations. Oxford, UK: Peter Lang

Evaluation of Salford youthbuild (2009)
Report
Hazel, N., & Philburn, R. (2009). Evaluation of Salford youthbuild

Facework in English and German sociable episodes (2003)
Thesis
Philburn, R. Facework in English and German sociable episodes. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

This research focuses on cross-cultural differences in facework between English and German conversation. Specifically, the research addresses facework occurring as part and parcel of sociable conversation, as it is played out within moments of foc... Read More about Facework in English and German sociable episodes.