APPLIED LINGUISTICS

Hi people !  this  time I would like to share about applied linguistics.

What is applied linguistics ?

Applied linguistics is an interdisciplinary  field of linguistics. Major branches of applied linguistics include bilingualism and multilingualism, conversation analysis, contrastive linguistics, sign linguistics, language assessment, literacies, discourse analysis, language pedagogy, second language acquisition, lexicography, language planning and policy, interlinguistics, stylistics, pragmatics, forensic linguistics and translation. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applied_linguistics )

My interested in applied linguistics is forensic linguistics. So, what is forensic linguistics ?  Forensic linguistics, legal linguistics, or language and the law, is the application of linguistic knowledge, methods and insights to the forensic context of law, language, crime investigation, trial, and judicial procedure. It is a branch of applied linguistics. Why do I choose this branch ? because I used to have ambition that is to be a forensic expert and In linguistics we have applied linguistics and one of the branches of it is forensic linguistics. There are 2 experts that inspire me and he is Professor Tim Grant and Dr. John Olsson. 

1.      ABOUT PROFESSOR TIM GRANT

My main research interests are within the area of forensic linguistics. I have particular interest and expertise in forensic authorship analysis focusing on short form messages such as SMS text messages, Twitter posts and Internet Relay Chat.  Recent publications in this area include publication in the Journal of Law and Policy and the Journal of Speech Language and the Law.

In addition to this interest in authorship analysis I also am interested in the linguistics of the police interview and how linguists can advise and train police officers to be better interviewers. Recent publications in this area include publication in the Journal of Speech Language and the Law and the Journal of Policing.

My consultancy has largely involved the analysis of abusive and threatening communications in many different contexts including investigations into sexual assault, stalking, murder and terrorism. I’ve extensive experience of providing expert investigative assistance, including a media appeal through the BBC Crimewatch program, and in providing evidence for both prosecution and defence. For more information see the Centre for Forensic Linguistics website.

I have significant experience of working with press, TV and radio and my work has appeared in newspaper feature articles, on the BBC 1 OneShow and on the BBC Radio 4 Programme Word of Mouth.  I regularly speak to wider adult and schools audiences at events such as Café Scientifique and the British Festival of Science. I also curate the Language Society and Law blog.

There are some journals made by Professor Tim Grant such as Grant, T. (2008). "Quantifying evidence in forensic authorship analysis", Journal of Speech, Language and the Law 14(1) , Grant, T. and Baker, K. (2001). 'Reliable, valid markers of authorship', Forensic Linguistics VIII(1): 66-79, etc.

2.     A. ABOUT DR.JOHN OLSSON

In Forensic Linguistics we analyse the language of crime, including identifying authorship, interpreting meaning and assessing threat. I work on documents such as suicide notes, ransom demands, threat texts, phone texts from missing persons, terrorist threats, fraudulent insurance claims, malicious and hate mail, threatening phone calls and hoax phone calls, and police interviews (recorded or written).

I have assisted investigators and lawyers, as well as corporate and private clients across the world in over 400 cases including: homicide, kidnap, acts of terrorism, insurance fraud, assault, victim abuse, narcotics distribution and people trafficking. In addition, as a law graduate (LLB Hons, First Class, Bangor 2012) I am uniquely placed among trial experienced linguists to appreciate the legal merits of linguistic evidence.

a.      POSTGRADUATE DEGREES IN LINGUISTICS

MA (Bangor, 1995);
M.Phil (Birmingham, UK);
PhD (Glamorgan 2009)

b.     MEMBERSHIPS

International Association of Forensic Linguistics; Royal Statistical Society; British Academy of Forensic Sciences; Forensic Linguistics Society

c.      PROFESSORSHIPS AND LECTURESHIPS

Bangor University, Academic Associate
Nebraska Wesleyan University, Adjunct Professor
University of Novi Pazar, Visiting Professor
Faculty of Law, Zagreb University, Visiting Professor

d.     ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

Co-ordinator, Forensic Linguistics, School of Linguistics, Bangor; Forensic Linguistics, Forensic Science Program, Nebraska Wesleyan University

Dr John Olsson is a vetted member of the UK Register of Expert Witnesses

2. B. FORENSIC LINGUISTICS BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS

"Anyone with the slightest interest in language will find this book fascinating"

David Crystal

                        Classic 1st Edition Course Textbook

   

Contains 20 cases from Dr Olsson's case file, including the Barrel Killer and Betrayed by Punctuation. ( word crime )

         Arabic version published by KS University
 

The current edition found on courses worldwide.

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Chinese version: available from www.sflep.com

C. FORENSIC LINGUISTICS CASES

Courts where Dr. Olsson has provided evidence

R v David Ryan July 2013, Chester Crown Court, charge of murder
Dr Olsson reported and gave evidence that the questioned phone text messages were not likely to have been authored by the victim, Diana Lee, but that it was possible they had been authored by the defendant. Defence cross-examined briefly.
Trial outcome: Defendant guilty.

R v Cregan, Livesey and others June 2013, Manchester Crown Court, charge of murder.
Dr Olsson reported that a letter found in Dale Cregan's cell was more likely to have been authored by co-defendant Luke Livesey because of some distinctive linguistic features. The letter revealed aspects of the murder of Mark Short.
Trial outcome: Defendant guilty

R v Bryon and others March 2012, Manchester Crown Court, charge of attempted murder
Dr Olsson reported and gave evidence to the effect that he had deciphered a code written on the back of a letter from Bryon to his girlfriend, in which the defendant appeared to request the addressee to bribe the victim into altering his evidence.
Trial outcome: Defendant guilty

Supreme, Superior or Higher Courts:
US Supreme Court, South Carolina Supreme Court, Royal Courts of Justice, London; Central Criminal Court, London (The Old Bailey); Glasgow High Court of Justiciary; Edinurgh High Court of Justiciary; Superior Court of Justice, Ontario.
Crown Courts:
Leeds, Luton, Wrexham, Manchester, Lincoln, Derby, Taunton, Aylesbury, Gloucester, Teesside, Lewes, Liverpool, Winchester, Warrington, Peterborough, Bristol.
Magistrates or County Courts:
Wrexham, Birkenhead, Beverley, Coventry, Oldham, Cheltenham, Lincoln, Birmingham, Durham, Cardiff.
Coroners Courts:
Brecon, Luton.
Sheriff Court:
Glasgow, Kilmarnock, etc.

that's all about applied linguistics, forensic linguistics and some experts in forensic linguistics. i apologize for any mistakes that i do in my post, and i hope you all enjoy it :)