Discourse Analysis and Courtroom Interaction

Wodak, Ruth (1980) Discourse Analysis and Courtroom Interaction. Discourse Processes, 3 (4). pp. 369-380. ISSN 0163-853X

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Abstract

The discourse of defendants in courtroom proceedings was examined by means of tape recordings from Viennese trials. A method for systematic study is expounded and applied. It emerges that discourse is a major determinant in the outcome of a trial, because it heavily controls the role projection defendants can attain: social class, income, respectability, responsibility, and believability. A skillfully and fluently presented testimony may be believed, irrespective of the facts of the case. Specific discourse features are correlated with “socio-psychological styles” in defendants* interaction with the judge.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Discourse Processes
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? communicationlanguage and linguisticslinguistics and language ??
ID Code:
199573
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Deposited On:
25 Jul 2023 12:10
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
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17 Sep 2024 10:20