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LING 331 001 (CRN: 15084)
LINGUISTICS FOR LEGAL PURPOSES
Long Title: LINGUISTICS FOR LEGAL PURPOSES
Department: Linguistics
Instructor: Baugh, John
Meeting: 3:00PM - 5:50PM W (25-AUG-2025 - 5-DEC-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group II
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 50
Section Enrolled: 9
Enrollment data as of: 20-APR-2025 3:40PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: 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.