Linguistics & AI 1

Linguistics and Artificial IntelligenceLinguistics and Artificial Intelligence

Frank Van Eynde Center for Computational Linguistics

Faculty of Arts

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Objectives and focus

Explore and exploit the potential of state-of-the-art language technology for data-oriented research in linguistics.

Emphasis on written language and transcribed speech.

Focus on the synchronic study of Dutch and English, especially in the domains of •Morphology•Syntax •Semantics

Language Technology

Resources

• Annotated monolingual corpora • Treebanks • Annotated parallel corpora

Tools

• Query tools for mining linguistic resources

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Teaching material

A selection of articles and book chapters which report on data-oriented investigations of topics in linguistics and which explore the potential of current language technology

Web site that gives access to the relevant resources and the tools

Prerequisites

Some knowledge of linguistic terminology

No programming skills required

Inquisitive mind

Openness toward the use of language technology

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Evaluation

Write a paper about a linguistic topic of your own choice in which you exploit the tools and resources that have been presented in the course

Size: 10 pages, not including annexes.