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APLING 632 - Forensic Linguistics

3 Credit(s) | Lecture | Graded
Not repeatable for credit

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.

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