
Forensic Linguistics in Indonesia: Origins, Progress, and Prospects
Author(s): R. Dian Dia-an Muniroh (Author), E. Aminudin Aziz (Author)
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date: May 28, 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 106 pages
- ISBN-10: 1009474405
- ISBN-13: 9781009474405
Book Description
This Element examines the origins, development, and prospects of forensic linguistics in Indonesia, drawing on a survey of 53 participants and a systematic review of studies from 2011 to 2023. Emerging from early language-related cases in the Old Order era and initially driven by scholars trained abroad, the field has grown through research, collaboration, and academic integration. Key topics include justice sector needs, linguistic diversity, standardization, and institutional strengthening. Despite limited capacity-building, training initiatives have enhanced the field’s visibility. The Element outlines challenges and opportunities for advancing forensic linguistics’ role in legal reform and fair justice, making it a valuable reference for scholars and practitioners.
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Examines Indonesia’s unique path in forensic linguistics and its role in bridging language, law, and access to justice.
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