COG3112

Linguistics and Language Processing (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Dr Dianne Wuillemin

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit students should be able to: 1) display an understanding of rules of language and the cognitive processes that can be inferred from them; 2) demonstrate the ability to evaluate theories relating language to thought; 3) explain ways in which language is necessary for machine thought and what alternatives may be used.

Assessment: One seminar or on-line poster presentation: 20% + Research essay (1500 words): 30% + Examination (two hours): 50%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week (two 1-hour lectures; one 1-hour tutorial)

Prerequisites: COG1111 and COG1112