8. Linguistic ideology 9. NO PERJURY 10. Technicalization

Question 1

Define: Linguistic ideology

Answer 1

A set of beliefs regarding the nature and function of language

Question 2

Source: Linguistic ideology

Answer 2

• No-one recognised for coining the term

- developed within linguistic anthropology and a synonym for language ideology

Question 3

Key elements: Linguistic ideology

Answer 3

• Can drastically effect our view point on language
  Eg. Descriptivism Vs Prescriptivism
• Textualism: Belief that legal texts can be interpreted according to their literal meaning of terms

Question 4

Critique: Linguistic ideology

Answer 4

• Are forensic linguistic ideologies simply just rhetorical strategies used by the speakers, rather than ideologies in their own right?

Question 5

Significance: Linguistic ideology

Answer 5

• Can influence interpretation
• Therefore influence outcomes in forensic settings
• Influence perception

Question 6

Define: Technicalization

Answer 6

• Making simple techniques sound complex and technical

- Makes terms scientific

Question 7

Source: Technicalization

Answer 7

Merriam Webster (not OED) dictionary records use in 19th century of ‘technicalization’ meaning ‘give a technical slant to’

Question 8

Key elements: Technicalization

Answer 8

• One of a number of techniques for rhetorically legitimizing one’s expertise
• Used by companies selling lie detection devices in order to sell their products and promote the ‘technicalities’

Question 9

Critique: Technicalization

Answer 9

Ugly term - is there another way to phrase this?

Question 10

Significance: Technicalization

Answer 10

Technical terms are a major form of persuasion in regards to expert technologies such as lie detectors