Forensic Linguistics
Seminar Course
Seminar Course
on
on
Forensic Linguistics
Forensic Linguistics
Has been designed, and is being delivered
Has been designed, and is being delivered
by
by
Prof. (Dr.) Prasannanshu
Prof. (Dr.) Prasannanshu
at the
at the
National Law University, Delhi
National Law University, Delhi
(Aug-Dec 2021)
(Aug-Dec 2021)
This course aims to bring Linguistics, Natural Sciences, Forensic Science, and Law together.
This course aims to bring Linguistics, Natural Sciences, Forensic Science, and Law together.
Forensic linguistics is an emerging, and very important field at the intersection of Law, Language, and Natural Sciences. By way of illustrations: The contemporary approaches taken for Speaker identification are somewhat lopsided and insufficient without a clearer understanding of the field of Forensic Linguistics. The evidential value may improve if the exhibit is not only examined from a purely acoustic perspective, but dialectological and other linguistic perspectives are added.
Forensic linguistics is an emerging, and very important field at the intersection of Law, Language, and Natural Sciences. By way of illustrations: The contemporary approaches taken for Speaker identification are somewhat lopsided and insufficient without a clearer understanding of the field of Forensic Linguistics. The evidential value may improve if the exhibit is not only examined from a purely acoustic perspective, but dialectological and other linguistic perspectives are added.
The Nature of the Course:
The Nature of the Course:
It is envisaged to be a discussion and research-based seminar course where the learner participation is of prime importance. The outcomes and evaluation of the course would be based upon the creative output in the form of publishable research. The students will also be encouraged to apply their skills in aiding investigations.
It is envisaged to be a discussion and research-based seminar course where the learner participation is of prime importance. The outcomes and evaluation of the course would be based upon the creative output in the form of publishable research. The students will also be encouraged to apply their skills in aiding investigations.
Modules of the course:
Modules of the course:
1. Theoretical Foundations
1. Theoretical Foundations
2. Some Background Concepts
2. Some Background Concepts
3. Types of Language Samples
3. Types of Language Samples
4. Forensic Linguistics to the aid of Law
4. Forensic Linguistics to the aid of Law
5. Applications, and Case Studies
5. Applications, and Case Studies
Dr. Prasannanshu:
Dr. Prasannanshu:
- Shared the first position in the University of Delhi in the Post-B.Sc. Certificate Course in Forensic Science.
- Since 2011 has been delivering lectures on topics like: ‘Linguistics’, ‘Forensic Linguistics’, and ‘Phonetic Theory of Speech production’ at the Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Rohini, New Delhi in the workshops generally attended by 25-35 Judges/Magistrates, SP/DCP/and above, SSO and above from CFSLs/FSLs/GEQDs, enforcement and Prosecution Officials, Defence Personnel, and Forensic Scientists from all over the country.
- Delivered a talk on ‘Forensic Linguistics’ as a part of the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Advocates' Training Scheme’ held at National Law University, Delhi.
- Delivered a special lecture on Communication Issues in Forensic Linguistics for the students of M.A. at the Centre for Linguistics, School of Language, Literature & Culture Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.