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 : English Language 2 OR Linguistics 2A and 2B OR Linguistics 2A and 2L

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Language 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

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
07/01/2008	14:00	14:50	Room 1.01, 14 Buccleuch Place	Central

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

? Additional Class Information : Class location: Rm 1.01 14BP for all three days

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.