Subject
Computational Semantics and Pragmatics
General details of the subject
- Mode
- Face-to-face degree course
- Language
- English
Description and contextualization of the subject
The course will address the following topics:i) An introduction to the semantic interpretation including computational semantics and pragmatics. The objective of this first part of the course is to present the basic concepts about semantics that cover all topics related to the relationship between lexical, syntax and semantics, formal representation of the meaning of a sentence, computational approaches to formal semantics, essential resources necessary for the computational treatment of semantics.
ii) Logical formalisms and logic programming (Prolog).
iii) computational semantics including lexical semantics, lexical resources (i.e. WordNet), commonsense knowledge, reasoning, compositional and non compositional meaning, Definite Clause Grammars, Dialog, etc.
iv) Computational pragmatics and discourse including
a) the study of theories that formalize the rhetorical structure of a text (i.e. RST),
b) the problem of co-referencing and the identification of co-referencing chains and c) modeling of speech acts in dialogue.
Teaching staff
| Name | Institution | Category | Doctor | Teaching profile | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALVEZ GIMENEZ, JAVIER | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Agregado | Doctor | Bilingual | Computer Languages and Systems | javier.alvez@ehu.eus |
| IRUSKIETA QUINTIAN, MIKEL | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Agregado | Doctor | Bilingual | Teaching of Language and Literature | mikel.iruskieta@ehu.eus |
| RIGAU CLARAMUNT, GERMAN | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Titular De Universidad | Doctor | Not bilingual | Computer Languages and Systems | german.rigau@ehu.eus |
Competencies
| Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| Habilidad para el manejo y la adaptación de los métodos simbólicos más relevantes para la investigación en las tecnologías de la lengua. | 25.0 % |
| Capacidad para establecer cómo diseñar y utilizar aplicaciones informáticas de tecnologías de la lengua. | 25.0 % |
| Identificar técnicas de representación de conocimiento lingüístico semántico y discursivo. | 25.0 % |
| Comprender las estrategias básicas de análisis del lenguaje y profundizar en su aplicación en aplicaciones concretas de tratamiento del lenguaje humano. | 25.0 % |
Study types
| Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture-based | 15 | 22.5 | 37.5 |
| Applied computer-based groups | 30 | 45 | 75 |
Training activities
| Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Computer work practice, laboratory, site visits, field trips, external visits | 75.0 | 40 % |
| Lectures | 37.5 | 40 % |
Assessment systems
| Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay, Individual work and/or group work | 50.0 % | 50.0 % |
| Practical tasks | 50.0 % | 50.0 % |
Learning outcomes of the subject
Understand the foundations of logical formalisms of semantic and pragmatic representation.Ability to represent semantic and pragmatic knowledge of language.
Ability to work with logical programming formalities.
Ability to implement specific tasks that require semantic and pragmatic processing of language.
Ordinary call: orientations and renunciation
The evaluation will consist of 3 tasks (30%, 30% and 40%) proposed during the module. Part of the class time will be dedicated to carry out such tasks, which can be elaborated outside class time.Extraordinary call: orientations and renunciation
Students will be able to resubmit the tasks assigned during the module.Temary
1. Introduction to semantics and computational pragmatics.2. Introduction to logical formalisms and logic programming.
3. Computational Semantics.
4. Computational Pragmatics and discourse.
Bibliography
Basic bibliography
Patrick Blackburn & Johan Bos. Representation and Inference for Natural Language: A First Course in Computational Semantics. Centerfor the Study of Language and Information. 2005
Horn, L., & Ward, G. (Eds.). The handbook of pragmatics. Wiley-Blackwell. Chapter 26. Pragmatics and Computational Linguistics. Daniel Jurafsky. 2006.
http://www.let.rug.nl/bos/comsem/book1.html <br /><br />http://www.let.rug.nl/bos/comsem/book2.html <br /><br />http://www.learnprolognow.org/
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