Advances in human language technology have opened up a range of possibilities in providing unprecedented benefit to those working on language, such as linguists, language learners, language teachers and translators. The suite of software tools we focus on in this course enables us to create and manage textual, audio and associated video data for a wide range of purposes including language documentation, language processing, dictionary design, language learning, the analysis of classroom talk. We also demonstrate how known techniques can be applied to various domains, such as using concordances to analyse discourse or check the naturalness of candidate translation options. We cover the application of techniques and tools across a range of languages and subdisciplines.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
a) be proficient in using one of the tools to create and manage linguistic data and resources as evidenced from the project assignment;
b) understand key concepts in linguistics, and;
c) develop problem-solving skills in linguistic analysis as exemplified in tutorial materials and problem sets.
Indicative Assessment
The proposed assessment will consist of:
- Problem sets (30%)
- Project, using specific tools
-project proposal (20%)
-project (50%)
The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
The course requires three contact hours each week for a lecture, a tutorial, and an introduction to tools (one hour each) and from six to ten hours a week outside the contact hours.
Prescribed Texts
A reading brick will be made available combined with online reading.
For the relevant computational tools, manual and related information will be also made available on-line.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $1218 | |
| 2014 | $2808 | |
| 2013 | $2808 | |
| 2012 | $2808 | |
| 2011 | $2778 | |
| 2010 | $2718 | |
| 2009 | $2670 | |
| 2008 | $2592 | |
| 2007 | $2298 | |
| 2006 | $2190 | |
| 2005 | $2190 | |
| 2004 | $1926 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $3402 |
| 2014 | $3942 |
| 2013 | $3942 |
| 2012 | $3942 |
| 2011 | $3942 |
| 2010 | $3942 |
| 2009 | $3816 |
| 2008 | $3816 |
| 2007 | $3816 |
| 2006 | $3816 |
| 2005 | $3816 |
| 2004 | $3816 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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