Could you tell who was texting you just by looking at the message itself? If someone said, “I wouldn’t do that if I were you…” would you consider that kindly-meant advice, or a subtle threat? Could you spot a leading question designed to trap you into confessing to something you’ve never done? Is it possible to tell when someone is lying not just about past events, but even about their future intentions? Can we detect psychopaths from their language alone? Is it possible to tamper with someone’s memories simply by talking to them? How much can a short spoken sentence reveal about you?
Forensic linguists look at all these questions, and a world of others besides. In this talk, Claire Hardaker will give you an introductory tour of the various topics, from leading questions to lying and pronunciation to plagiarism. You will have a chance to test your own skills throughout the talk, and get pointers to a range of different cases where you can learn more.
Негізгі бет Forensic Linguistics by Dr Claire Hardaker for Chester U3A
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