Forensic Linguistics: Language in the Judicial Process 7.5 credits
About the course
Language is a central tool in the different parts of the judicial process, in legislation, crime investigation and legal proceedings. Linguistic products in written or oral form can also constitute evidence in judicial proceedings. The course provides an overview of the field of forensic linguistics and research issues in this discipline, and an individual specialization. The course is divided into three modules:
- Elements of forensic linguistics (2 credits);
- Current research in forensic linguistics (2 credits);
- Individual specialization in forensic linguistics (3.5 credits).