FORENSIC LINGUISTICS

LIN3FSL

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Forensic linguistics is where linguistic expertise, techniques and analyses intersect with legal processes. In this subject students explore a range of areas of law in which linguistics can contribute to evidence. In exploring topics such as author attribution, speaker identification and courtroom discourse, students learn about diverse linguistic methods and theory and their practical application to real world problems.

School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Tonya Stebbins

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	An introduction to forensic linguistics: Language in evidence (2nd ed.)	Prescribed	Coulthard, M., Johnson, A., & Wright, D. (2016).	Milton: Routledge

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Independently apply elements of analysis discussed and rehearsed in class to novel data in short exercises

Activities:: Online workbook
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Evaluate the appropriateness of others forensic linguistic evidence and justify this view in writing

Activities:: Assignment 2
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)

03. Extend knowledge learnt in class by exploring an issue in detail and applying skills. Present in writing.

Activities:: Assignment 3
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)

Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.