LIN4180

Data Management for Linguists (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Dr Simon Musgrave

Offered:
Not offered in 2004.

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 and 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 8. be familiar with theoretical notions developing within the field of language data management 9. be able to formulate research questions about linguistic data and tools for handling it 10. have acquired advanced skills in essay writing

Assessment: Group participation 10% Group project 2000 words 35% Essay proposal 500 words 15% Research essay 2500 words 40%

Contact Hours: 2 hours per week

Prerequisites: Linguistics units to a value of at least 12 points

Prohibitions: Students who have completed LIN3180 as undergraduates will not be permitted to take this unit.