ENG 497 - Language and Law: Forensic Linguistics

4 credits
Considers the complex interaction between judges, law, language, and society. Topics include academic studies of legal language as written and spoken genres and readings on the place of language scholarship in shaping and resolving questions of law. Readings will include abridged court decisions and both linguistic and legal scholarship. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above.
Approved for General Education: University Studies - H Strand
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.