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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2005/2006
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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 AreasHome subject areaLanguage Sciences, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I) 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
All of the following classes
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
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Mrs Annabel Lee Williams Course Organiser Dr Simon Kirby School Website : http://www.ppls.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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