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FORENSIC LINGUISTICS: APPLICATIONS
A one week intensive course that can either be taken for 3 graduate credits, or as a non-credit course with a certificate of completion. This course is co-taught by Robert A. Leonard, Director of the Forensic Linguistics Project, and James R. Fitzgerald, former FBI Supervisory Special Agent.
WHEN:
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WHERE: Hofstra University campus in Hempstead, Long Island, 25 miles east of New York City. Hofstra University's unique Forensic Linguistics Project is a leader in forensic linguistic analysis.
COURSE: A case-based approach to solving legal and law enforcement problems through linguistic analysis. Forensic Linguistics augments legal analysis by applying rigorous, scientifically accepted principles of linguistics to legal evidence. Introduces sociolinguistic variation theory as crucial component. Elucidates, through lecture, case study, and workshop, forensic linguistic responses to:
- Terror: Domestic and foreign terror campaigns.
- Threat Assessment: Threats to government, officials, workplace, schools, and private individuals.
- Criminal Communications: Extortion, ransom notes, criminal intelligence disinformation, intercepted communications.
CASES: Case studies and class participation exercises are largely those worked by Fitzgerald or Leonard, which include the JonBenet Ramsey Case, UNABOM Case, National Football League Terrorism Threat Case, Philadelphia Bombing Case, Anthrax Case, Daniel Pearl Case, Barbie Doll Case, DC Sniper Case, UK School Bus Bombing Threat/Extortion Case, Hummert Murder Case.
SAMPLE APPLICATIONS OF FORENSIC LINGUISTICS:
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FACULTY BIOS:
Robert A. Leonard | James R. Fitzgerald
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON COURSE CONTENT:
Please email: jamesfitzgerald@netbusiness.com or robert.leonard@hofstra.edu
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