LING 3020 - Forensic Linguistics

3 hours

This course investigates the role that language and linguistics play in legal oral and written discourse, specifically in the areas of semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis and sociolinguistics. We will study how linguistic science can be explored and applied in legal settings. Case studies and practical real-world strategies, including criminal investigations, trial, and judicial procedure will provide an explicit connection between theory and practice.

Prerequisite(s):

None.