Forensic Linguistics

By Prof. Deepak Mashru | National Forensic Sciences Universtiy (INI)

Learners enrolled: 714 | Exam registration: 27

ABOUT THE COURSE:

The Online Certificate Course in Foundations of Forensic Linguistics offers the gateway to the intriguing world where language meets the law. This comprehensive online certificate program provides a solid introduction to the field of forensic linguistics, tailored to individuals with diverse backgrounds and interests. Over the span of four enlightening weeks, the learners will explore the fundamental principles of linguistics and discover how they intertwine with the fascinating domain of forensic analysis

INTENDED AUDIENCE: All the UG and PG students of Law, Language and Forensic Sciences

PREREQUISITES: This course is ideal for linguists, legal professionals, students, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of language and the law. It offers a comprehensive introduction to forensic linguistics, enabling participants to embark on further studies or explore career opportunities in this captivating field.

INDUSTRY SUPPORT: This course will enlarge the learning curve of all the concerned individuals who are involved into forensics i.e. investigation where lingustics/language plays a significant role.

Summary

Course Status :	Upcoming
Course Type :	Elective
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	4 weeks
Category :	Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit Points :	1
Level :	Undergraduate/Postgraduate
Start Date :	17 Feb 2025
End Date :	14 Mar 2025
Enrollment Ends :	17 Feb 2025
Exam Registration Ends :	24 Feb 2025
Exam Date :	03 May 2025 IST

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

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Course layout

Week 1: Diving into Linguistics & Forensic Linguistics

- Introduction to Linguistics and Subfields

- Concept, Origin and development of Forensic Linguistics

- Significance of Forensic Linguistics

- Crucial role played by Forensic Linguists in investigations

Week 2:The Confluence of Language & Law

- Exploring the Interplay Between Language and Law

- Scrutinizing Linguistic Features Within Legal Texts and Documents

- The Dimensionality and Richness of Forensic Linguistics

- Analyzing Language as Vital Evidence in Legal Contexts

Week 3: Sailing Through Forensic Linguistics' Branches

- Illuminating Authorship Analysis and Its Nuances

- Navigating Through Forensic Phonetics

- Traversing the Pathways of Forensic Stylistics

- Discourse Analysis: A Journey Through Linguistic Structures

- Exploring the Depths of Threat and Deception Analysis

- Unveiling the Secrets of Language Profiling

Week 4: Confronting Realities & Future Trajectories

- Investigating Real-World Case Studies in Forensic Linguistics

- Tackling the Challenges and Obstacles Within Forensic Linguistics

- Upholding Ethics and Professionalism in Forensic Linguistics

- Envisioning the Future: Prospective Pathways in Forensic Linguistics

Books and references

1.Johanson, Malcolm Coulthard and Alison. The Routledge Handbook of Forensic Linguistics. New York: Taylor and Francis, 2023.
2.Luchjenbriers, John Olsson and June. Forensic Lingusitcs. New Delhi: Bloomsbury Publishing India Limited , 2017.
3.Malcolm Coulthard, Alison Johnson and David Wright. An Introduction to Forensic Linguistics - Language in Evidence. New York: Taylor and Francis, 2017.
4.Olsson, John. Word Crimes - Solving Crime Through Forensic Lingusitcs. New York: Continuum International Publishing Group, 2012.
5.Robertson, Colin D. Multilingual Law - A Framework for Analysis and Understanding. Oxon: Routledge, 2017.
6.Stratman, James F. A Forensic Linguistic Approach to Legal Disclosures. New York: Routledge, 2016.
7.Turell, John Gibbons and M. Teresa. Dimensions of Forensic Linguistics. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Co., 2008.
8.Victoria Guillen-Nieta, Dieter Stein. Language as Evidence - Doing Forensic Linguistics. Switzerland: Springer Nature, 2021.

Instructor bio

Prof. Deepak Mashru

National Forensic Sciences Universtiy (INI)

Prof. Deepak J. Mashru has obtained his education from diverse backgrounds like Commerce, Management, English Literature, Education, Mass Communication & Computer Applications. His doctoral research was on Applied Linguistics. He is a TESOL certified trainer. He has more than two decades of experience in teaching and training. He has authored and co-authored more than 20 Books & Book Chapters. In addition, he has got more than 18 research papers published in peer-reviewed and Scopus Indexed Journals and presented papers at more than 35 national/international conferences. Pedagogical Innovation Award by Gujarat Technological University, Best Teacher Award by Marwadi Education Foundation, Vedant Innovation in Education Award by Vedant Foundation, and Academic Genius of the Year Award by Genius Foundation are some of the awards and accolades he has received for the recognition of his contribution in the field of academia. He has got three patents published in AI-Based English Language Acquisition, Vocabulary Acquisition and Predictive Statistical Tools & Analysis. Further, he has published a few mobile applications, including Google Voice Assistant & Amazon Alexa Applications. In addition, he has been a catalyst in designing and devising the platform for online English Courses at Marwadi University. As an advisory member, he renders his services to many academic institutes and corporates. He works as an assistant professor of English, School of Law, Forensic Justice & Policy Studies at National Forensic Sciences University, (An Institute of National Importance, Ministry of Home Affairs), Gandhinagar. He is a language technologist. He likes to blend technology into English Language Teaching. Above all, he is a passionate teacher by choice.

Course certificate

The course is free to enroll and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centres.

The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).

Date and Time of Exams: May 3, 2025 Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.

Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.

The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.

Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form etc.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 25% of average of best 3 assignments out of the total 4 assignments given in the course.
Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

Please note that assignments encompass all types (including quizzes, programming tasks, and essay submissions) available in the specific week.

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.

Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup.It will have the logos of NPTEL and IIT Madras .It will be e-verifiable at nptel.ac.in/noc.

Only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy learning.

- NPTEL team

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