LING 181 - Special Studies in Linguistics: Forensic LinguisticsSemester Hours: 3
This is a case-based approach to solving legal problems through linguistic analysis. Forensic linguistics augments legal analysis by applying rigorous, scientifically accepted principles of analysis to legal evidence such as contracts, confessions, letters and recorded speech. As biology and physics play crucial roles in the interpretation of forensic medical and ballistic data, the science of linguistics enables a deeper understanding of forensic language phenomena. In addition to the cases in the two texts, instructor uses cases he has been consulted on, from the meaning of insurance contracts to cases of murder, espionage, and high-profile media-frenzy cases like the Ramsey murder.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Course is cross-listed with LING 2181 .
Summer 2010 Offering:
SSI
60254: May 24-June 8; M-R, 12:15-4:05 p.m.; Leonard; 306 Calkins
60641: TBA; Leonard
SSIII
80331: TBA; Leonard; TBA
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