91815 - Seminars (A) (LM) (A-L)

Learning outcomes

At the end of their internship, students should be able to plan their research or other intellectual work autonomously, and possess the necessary instruments to work autonomously and in a well organized way in professional contexts specifically related to their academic background. If required, students will also be able to illustrate the results of their activity in a methodologically correct oral or written form, with a high degree of accuracy.

Course contents

Language Technology Seminar

The goal of this Seminar is to illustrate the main IT tools used to collect and analyze linguistic data, both in academics and in the language industry (cognitive computing, text analytics, computational lexicography, translation, etc.).

The activities will focus on the process of building and searching digital linguistic resources such as corpora and databases.

Readings/Bibliography

Textbooks

• Chiari, I. (2009). Introduzione alla linguistica computazionale. Torino: Laterza.
• Lenci, A., Montemagni, S., & Pirrelli, V. (2005). Testo e computer. Introduzione alla linguistica computazionale. Roma: Carocci.
• Tagliamonte, S. A. (2006). Analysing sociolinguistic variation. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Teaching methods

The seminar is divided into two parts. The first part consists in classes introducing basic tools and methods. In the second part, the students will be engaged in practical tasks, both in class and in e-learning.

Assessment methods

At the end of the Seminar, students will have to deliver a practical task agreed upon with the teacher in due time.

Teaching tools

PowerPoint presentations and printed handouts will support most of the classes. IT tools and digital resources will be illustrated through the web. The IOL platform will be used for uploading the teaching materials and supporting the e-learning activities.

Office hours

See the website of Francesca Masini