B4948 - Cognitive Sematics for Artificial Intelligence (1) (LM)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student knows and can apply formal, ontological and computational methods to deal with the semiotic interpretation of multimodal data and content. The interpretations considered will concern different ontological levels. A 4E (embodied, enactive, embedded, extended) approach will be assumed.

Course contents

This course covers interdisciplinary research across semiotics, ontology, artificial intelligence, and cognitive science.

Readings/Bibliography

Gangemi, Aldo. Closing the Loop between Knowledge Patterns in Cognition and the Semantic Web. Semantic Web, Volume 11, Issue 1, 2020, Pages 139-151, https://semantic-web-journal.net/system/files/swj2334.pdf

Gangemi, A., Presutti, V., 2022. Formal Representation and Extraction of Perspectives. Vossen, P. et al. (eds.): Creating a More Transparent Internet: The Perspective Web, 2022, https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qmaoifmxwqfklvixs629n/WebOfPerspectives-GangemiPresutti.pdf?rlkey=e82o49dz4crwgf84yue0eiupv&dl=0

F Ciroku, S De Giorgis, A Gangemi, DS Martinez-Pandiani, V Presutti. Automated multimodal sensemaking: Ontology-based integration of linguistic frames and visual data. Computers in Human Behavior, 107997, 2024, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_2ju5yg_3vxrQXW-KgP903DhNJ6csLan/view

Teaching methods

The course will be given in 2-hours slots, with mixed lectures and hands-on sessions.

Assessment methods

A final exam will consist of a small model on a specific topic agreed with the teacher, and a brief discussion. Depending on the number of students attending the course, it might be the case that a written exam will be proposed instead.

Students with disabilities and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students with disabilities or Specific Learning Disorders are entitled to special adjustments according to their condition, subject to assessment by the University Service for Students with Disabilities and SLD. Please do not contact teachers or Department staff, but make an appointment with the Service. The Service will then determine what adjustments are specifically appropriate, and get in touch with the teacher. For more information, please visit the page:
https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students

Teaching tools

Online and desktop apps with artificial intelligence capabilities will be regularly used during the course.

Office hours

See the website of Aldo Gangemi