Practicing Linguistics Without a License

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The analysis focuses on the intricate relationship between gesture, speech, and other communicative resources in courtroom settings, particularly during evidence presentation and testimony interpretation. By examining recordings from a notable rape trial, the authors demonstrate how multimodal communication enhances forensic linguistics and gesture studies. Their findings also shed light on contemporary policy suggestions aimed at reforming rape trials, highlighting the significance of non-verbal elements in legal contexts.