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Forensic Linguistics

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
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TBA
Online 3 $2421 (guest students)
Date
-
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2421 (guest students)

Description

This course explores the subject of forensic linguistics, the intersection of language and the law. Topics to be covered include: (critical) discourse analysis, linguistic structures, syntax, lexical selections, pragmatics, and conversational analysis, among other foci. Throughout the semester, students will continually apply their understanding of linguistic principles and theories to authentic criminal and civil court cases. Some of the cases and discussions will focus on non-native speakers of English in the legal system.

This course is closed for registration.

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