Semester Hours:3Periodically
Forensic linguistics augments legal analysis by applying rigorous, scientific principles to legal evidence such as contracts, confessions, letters, and recorded speech. Just as biology and physics play crucial roles in the interpretation of forensic medical and ballistic data, so linguistics enables a deeper understanding of forensic language phenomena.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.