lin3fsl forensic linguistics
FORENSIC LINGUISTICS
LIN3FSL
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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.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTonya Stebbins
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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An introduction to forensic linguistics: Language in evidence
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorCoulthard, M., Johnson, A., & Wright, D.
Year2016
Edition/Volume2nd Ed
PublisherMilton: Routledge
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