ENG 328 - Forensic Linguistics:Language as Evidence in the Courts

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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Forensic linguistics explores the complex relationship between linguistics and the law. Th e 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 or misused to the disadvantage of social groups and thus to the detriment of minorities, including women, children and nonnative speakers of English. Th e involvement of linguists as expert witnesses in the legal process will also be explored. One court visit is required. Th is course is especially helpful for forensic psychology majors. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, any 200-level English or literature course, and one of the following: PSY 101, SOC 101 or CRJ 101

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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