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Using Language Analysis to Catch Criminals - Join us to explore the concept of an Idiolect, the unique "linguistic fingerprint" common to each individual at University of Portsmouth

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Using Language Analysis to Catch Criminals - Join us to explore the concept of an Idiolect, the unique "linguistic fingerprint" common to each individual
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Join us virtually to learn about Forensic Linguistics. In this session we explore the concept of an Idiolect, the unique "linguistic fingerprint" common to each individual. We will learn exactly what an idiolect is, what language features make up our "fingerprint", and how we can apply this knowledge to forensic contexts where we seek to establish the identity of unknown bad faith actors (e.g. those making death threats, faked documents, social media trolls, etc.).

Date: Tuesday 2 December 2025 

Time: 4:00pm 

Book your place at https://go.port.ac.uk/SubjectWebinars

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