LINGUISTICS FOR LEGAL PURPOSES
Linguistics for Legal Purposes is an interdisciplinary course that introduces students to linguistic methodologies that have been used in various legal cases or disputes. Capital crimes and civil litigation are evaluated with foci on iconic cases where forensic linguistics pertains. Students will learn how to write an affidavit and will explore trademark disputes, defamation, and murder trials. Students will write a legal opinion about a case of their choosing in lieu of a final examination.
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: LINGUISTICS FOR LEGAL PURPOSES Department: Linguistics Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Distribution Group: Distribution Group II Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027