Introduction to formal linguistics
Summary
This course will provide an intensive introduction to formal linguistics.
About
This course will provide an intensive introduction to formal linguistics including relevant aspects of the main subfields of linguistics such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and lexicology. It also introduces lab exercises with practical applications of linguistic theory within language technology.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
For admission to the course a Bachelor Degree in one of the following subjects is required:
- computer science,
- computational linguistics or language technology,
- linguistics (including at least 30 credits in formal linguistics or programming),
- adjacent subject, e.g. cognitive science, languages, philosophy or mathematics (including at least 30 credits in formal linguistics or programming), or the equivalent after assessment.
English 6 or equivalent is also required.
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.
Facilities
The Faculty of Humanities is located in the Humanisten building at Renströmsgatan 6. The Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science has its premises on the 5th floor. Both the Faculty of Humanities and the adjacent Humanities Library offer several study areas and group rooms.
