Introduction to forensic speech science

Aims

This module introduces the scope, tasks and practices of forensic speech and audio analysis.

By the end of this module students will achieve:

an understanding of the theoretical and methodological issues which underpin analysis of speech involved in criminal settings;
an understanding of the problems involved in performing suitable analysis where the available materials are difficult and/or sensitive;
experience of the practical problems involved in analysis of difficult and sensitive materials;
appreciation of ethical issues involved in collecting and analysing criminal data;
skills in auditory analysis and digital processing of forensic recordings.