Forensic Linguistics in the Philippines: Origins, Developments, and Directions
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
3-3-2023
Abstract
This Element offers a critical review of forensic linguistic studies in the Philippines. The studies within; collected over a period of eight to nine years; reveal relevant themes from texts in courtroom proceedings; legal writings; and police investigations. The studies also delve into issues of language choice and language policy. The Element begins with a description of language policy in the Philippines; focusing specifically on language in the legal domain. The main body of the Element is the critical review of Philippine forensic linguistics studies. This critical review takes a sociolinguistic stance; in that issues of language and law are discussed from the lens of social meanings and social practice. From this critical review of forensic linguistics studies; the authors hope to chart future directions for forensic linguistic studies and research in the Philippines.
Recommended Citation
Rañosa-Madrunio, M., & Martin, I. (2023). Forensic linguistics in the Philippines: Origins, developments, and directions (Elements in forensic linguistics). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/9781009106078
