Research in Forensic Speech Science - LAN00032M
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Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
Knowledge and skills acquired in terms 1 and 2 are applied to the forensic domain, with a particular focus on the practices and problems of speaker comparison.
Further techniques for forensic speech analysis are introduced. Lectures and seminars take a largely case-based approach, drawing on authentic materials in order to illustrate professional practice.
The module will also survey current research in the field to provide specific grounding for dissertations.
Module learning outcomes
an understanding of the practical methods used in forensic speech analysis, particularly in speaker comparison, and their associated problems;
an understanding of the key research issues in forensic phonetics and acoustics;
an understanding of how to design research projects in the forensic domain;
practical experience of speaker comparison and other applications of phonetics and acoustics in the forensic domain.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 40 |
| Essay/coursework | 60 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 40 |
| Essay/coursework | 60 |
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Indicative reading
Essential readings will be identified each week. Key readings are available in a course pack or on-line.