Forensic Linguistics I, 7.5 credits

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Forensic Linguistics considers the importance and use of language in the judicial system. The subject has a wide domain of application and has been used, for example, in kidnapping situations and cases of suspected plagiarism in university students’ work. Linguistic analysis of, for example, legal texts and court room language are a central part of forensic linguistics as are analysis of verbal and written threats. In the judicial process linguistic evidence is used, for example, to help decide the authorship of key evidence and for speaker identification. The course is constructed around practical examples of forensic linguistic questions and methods. It is suitable for both law students and others with an interest in language, law and society.

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