COMM 5681 - Communication Issues in Trial Court Practices and Processes

Introduces students to communication and language research aimed at improving the fairness, reliability, and validity of court and judicial processes, including lawyer-client interviews, interrogatories, jury selection, jury instructions, witness examination, and the use of language evidence in court. Prereq: Undergraduates with senior standing may enroll by permission of instructor. Cross-listed with COMM 4681. Semester Hours: 3 to 3