ALM5450

Issues in computational linguistics

Peter Paul

12 points
* 3 hours
* First semester
* Clayton

Objectives Students should be aware of computer-based methods of gathering and analysing linguistic data and be prepared to discuss the advantages and contraints of such approaches.

Synopsis The subject which will be project-based, will critically survey, and attempt to apply, frameworks proposed in the current literature relevant to a subfield of linguistics suitable for computational treatment. No prior programming experience is assumed, however students are expected to be prepared to approach linguistic data in a manner consistent with computer-assisted analysis. The likely focus is lexicography. The subject will draw on insights from linguistics, computer science and cognitive science.

Assessment Two computational assignments (3500 and 2500 words each): 70%
* Practical (computational) exercises equivalent to 2000 words: 20%
* Class participation: 10%

Prescribed texts

A set of readings to be obtained from the Department of Linguistics