Bc. Daniela Čajková

Master's thesis

(De)construction of the Witness as an Expert in the Lawyer-Expert Witness Interaction

(De)construction of the Witness as an Expert in the Lawyer-Expert Witness Interaction
Abstract:
Táto diplomová práca sa zaoberá interakciou medzi právnikom a odborným svedkom, kde skúma proces vytvárania/deštruovania svedkovho odborného charakteru. Hlavným cieľom práce je identifikovať zdroje a relačné praktiky (relational practices), ktoré ovplyvňujú imidž odborného svedka, t.j. ako je vnímaný sudcom a porotou. Pozornosť je venovaná hlavnému a krížovému výsluchu; v prvom prípade ide o miesto …more
Abstract:
The diploma thesis researches the process of (de)constructing the witness’ image as an expert in the lawyer-expert witness interaction. The main objective of the thesis is to identify the resources and relational practices which influence the expert witness’ image, i.e. as s/he is perceived by the judge and the jury. The attention is given to direct and cross-examination; the former being the side …more
 

Keywords

courtroom discourse credibility cross-examination direct examination expert witness face face aggravation face enhancement lawyer-witness interaction relational work
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 13. 5. 2014
Identifier: https://is.muni.cz/th/fydwf/

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 11. 6. 2014
  • Supervisor: doc. Mgr. Jan Chovanec, Ph.D.
  • Reader: Mgr. Jana Pelclová, Ph.D.

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