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Root number
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437634 |
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Semester
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HS2017 |
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Type of course
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Seminar |
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Allocation to subject
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Sociolinguistics |
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Type of exam
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not defined |
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Forensic Linguistics |
| Description |
Abstract:
This module provides an accessible introduction to forensic linguistics and forensic phonetics. The first sessions will cover general topics in forensic linguistics, such as language crimes (e.g. How exactly did Bill Clinton commit perjury, i.e. lie under oath?) and trademark disputes (e.g. Does the Chinese mark New Barlun infringe on the trademark New Balance?). For a large part of the module we will be examining questions in the domain of forensic phonetics and authorship analysis, e.g. What does your voice say about your identity? Which social characteristics (age, gender, education etc.) and geographical features (broad geographical origin) can you derive from a speaker who placed a threat call? How can you identify someone based on their writing style? Which social characteristics and personality traits can you derive from someone who allegedly forged his dying mother’s will? The module will be largely problem-based with reference to specific (legal) cases. You will be familiarized with relevant linguistic ‘tools’ such as Praat for analyzing the cases.
Assessment:
The module will be assessed via in-class presentation and essay (4,000 words ±10%). The essay topics will be announced in due course (essay deadline: 1 March 2018).
Final thesis in: English, German
Reading:
There is no single textbook that will cover all the topics in this module. If you would like to do some preparatory readings, I recommend the following texts:
Coulthard, M., Johnson, A. & Wright, D. (2016). An Introduction to Forensic Linguistics: Language in Evidence. Routledge.
French, P. & Stevens, L. (2013) Forensic speech science. Chapter Twelve of M. Jones & R. Knight (eds.) Bloomsbury Companion to Phonetics. London: Continuum.
Nolan, F. (2001) Speaker identification evidence: its forms, limitations, and roles. Proceedings of the conference 'Law and Language: Prospect and Retrospect', December 12-15 2001, Levi (Finnish Lapland). |
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ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course)
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Registrations are transmitted from CTS to ILIAS (no admission in ILIAS possible).
ILIAS
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Link to another web site
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| Lecturers |
Prof. Dr.
Adrian Leemann, Center for the Study of Language and Society (CSLS) ✉
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ECTS
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5 |
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Recognition as optional course possible
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Yes |
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Grading
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1 to 6 |
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| Dates |
Saturday 30/9/2017 09:15-17:30
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Saturday 25/11/2017 09:15-17:30
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Friday 22/12/2017 09:15-17:30
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| Rooms |
Seminarraum F -121, Hörraumgebäude Unitobler
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Seminarraum F -123, Hörraumgebäude Unitobler
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