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Simulating Language (U00521)

? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : PPL-3-SL-LI

This course surveys the ways in which computational models have been used to advance linguistic theory. In particular, the course focuses on how models have been used to examine language learning, language change, and language evolution. Although its subject is computational modelling, this course does not require prior computational or mathematical training.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Linguistics 2 (U00577) or equivalent

? Prohibited combinations : Computer Modelling for Linguistic Processes (LI0057)

Subject Areas

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 9 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information
09/01/2006 14:00 14:50 B9 Adam Ferguson Building

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Monday 14:00 14:50 Central
Lecture Thursday 14:00 14:50 Central
Lecture Friday 14:00 14:50 Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- An ability to critically assess research papers that use modelling techniques;
- an understanding of connectionism, evolutionary computation, and multi-agent models;
- a basic ability to develop the foundations and specifications of computational models.

Assessment Information

One two-hour exam consisting of short-answer and essay questions (50%).

Course work (50%)

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length
1ST May 1 - 2 hour(s)

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Annabel Lee Williams
Tel : (0131 6)50 3961
Email : awillia7@ling.ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Simon Kirby
Tel : (0131 6)50 3494
Email : s.kirby@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.ppls.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/

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