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Forensic Linguistics

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
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TBA		 On-line course 3 $2421 (guest students)
Date
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Time
TBA
Location
On-line course
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2421 (guest students)

Description

This course explores the subject of forensic linguistics, the intersection of language and the law. Topics to be covered include: (critical) discourse analysis, linguistic structures, syntax, lexical selections, pragmatics, and conversational analysis, among other foci. Throughout the semester, students will continually apply their understanding of linguistic principles and theories to authentic criminal and civil court cases. Some of the cases and discussions will focus on non-native speakers of English in the legal system.

Registration will begin July 31st

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Course Details

Session

Summer Session 3, 13 weeks

Class Dates

-

Location

On-line course

Enrolled / Capacity

14 / 15

Status

Closed

Tuition*

$2421 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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