ANT 328 Forensic Linguistics: Law, Language and Legal Discourse
3 hours
This course in forensic linguistics explores the complex relationship between language and the law that can be studied through the discipline of linguistics. The course will consider critically the role of language and its power in the legal process. It will also examine how oral and written argumentation can be used to privilege and give advantage to some social groups and to disadvantage others. Thus, research on minoritized groups, women, speakers of languages other than English in the U.S. and speakers of non-dominant languages in other countries’ legal systems will be examined for cross-cultural analysis. The involvement of linguists as expert witnesses in the legal process will also be explored.
Cross Listed Courses
ENG 328
Notes
This course is especially helpful for Forensic Psychology majors.
This course satisfies the College Option: The Struggle for Justice & Equality in the U.S. (300-Level) area of the Gen Ed Program.