What is forensic linguistics?
• It is a branch of applied linguistics.
• Forensic linguistics is the application of the linguistics to legal matters.
• Forensic linguistics is based on the study, understanding and use of the LANGUAGE for forensic purposes.
• The importance of LANGUAGE in forensic linguistics:
- In how conversations are constructed.
- The kinds of moves speakers or writers make in a conversation or a written text.
- The words and their meaning are very relevant and they can vary depending on the context.
• Forensic Linguistics works in the JUSTICE SYSTEM and some of the difficulties that linguists and lawyers may have in understanding each others’ viewpoints.