This Language and Law Certificate is open to all majors.
Description
(15 Hours)
The law is a profession of words, grammar, and linguistic acts. Statutes, jury instructions, and contracts are conveyed through language, as are crimes like threats, bribes, and perjury. Likewise, forensic linguistic evidence can play an important role in civil and criminal cases. The Language and Law certificate equips students to understand the nature of everyday communication, the more specialized linguistic acts found in legal contexts, and the ways in which linguistic evidence can be used in prosecution and defense. This certificate is suited for students planning careers in law enforcement and within the legal system, such as paralegals, translators, or interpreters, as well as attending law school or graduate studies in a wide variety of related fields.
Required Courses [9 hours]
Choose Two Elective Courses: [6 hours]