LIN3180

Data Management for Linguists (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Dr Simon Musgrave

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: After successfully completing this unit, students will: 1. Understand the variety of material which can be considered as language data. 2. Understand the volume of data generated in language study. 3. Understand the unified nature of the entire process of handling language data, from acquisition to long-term storage. 4. Have acquired knowledge of currently available technologies. 5. Understand the consequences of choosing any particular technological solution. 6. Have developed skills to evaluate and use new technologies as they become available. 7. Have developed the management skills needed to handle large volumes of data from human subjects.

Assessment: Group Participation: 20% + Group Project (equivalent to 2000 words): 40% + Individual Report (2000 words): 40%

Contact Hours: 2 hours per week

Prerequisites: LIN1010 or LIN1020