Advanced Topics in Linguistics

Learning Outcomes

This curricular unit examines advanced topics in the analysis of natural language, developing students’ understanding of current theoretical and analytical issues in areas such as Morphology and Pragmatics. They will be able to take a critical look at current literature, and will have a basic understanding of the challenges, opportunities, and pitfalls of Linguistics as it applies to Natural Language Processing (NLP).

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to read and evaluate current research papers on advanced aspects of language and/or its connection to NPL. The course includes a review of the research literature, assignment,s and a final project.

A secondary skill that students will obtain is the ability to summarize and present complex literature, orally to an audience, and in the form of papers.