GSLT, NGSLT, and Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology and Gothenburg University.
Autumn Term 2007.
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20/8/2007 Schedule. The course will start on Thursday 13 September in Room C430 at the Humanities Building of Gothenburg University ("Humanisten").
GF (Grammatical Framework) is a grammar formalism, i.e. a special-purpose programming language for writing grammars. It is suitable for many natural language processing tasks, in particular,
The goal of the course is to develop an understanding of GF and practical skills in using it.
The course consists of two modules. The first module is a one-week intensive course (during the first intensive week of GSLT), which is as such usable as a one-week intensive course for doctoral studies.
The second module is an independent programming project, written by each student (possibly working in groups) during the Autumn term. This module ends with a three days' meeting where the projects are presented and discussed.
The first module goes through the basics of GF, including
The lectures follow the GF Tutorial. There will be a new version of the Tutorial available around 10 September. Those who just want to do the first module will write a simple application as their course work during the intensive week.
Those who continue with the second module will choose a more substantial project. Possible topics are
Experience in programming. No earlier natural language processing experience is necessary.
The course is thus suitable both for GSLT and NGSLT students, and for graduate students in computer science.
We will in particular welcome students from the Baltic countries who wish to build resources for their own language in GF.