Seminar in natural language processing

Instructor:

Shuly Wintner

Times:

Spring 2001, Tuesday, 16:00-18:00

Place:

Rabin 7037

Objectives:

The seminar will cover classic and contemporary topics in finite-states approaches to natural language processing. We will read papers that deal with the application of finite-state technology in areas such as phonology, morphology and syntax of natural languages. We will also read some papers that discuss the mathematical and computational properties of finite-state devices (automata and transducers).

Administration:

Attendance is compulsory and absence will be penalized.
Grading will be based on comprehension of the assigned article, ability to explain it and quality of the presentation. Efforts to understand other papers will be generously rewarded.
Presentations can be either in Hebrew or in English, but must be coherent. Use a language you have full command of!
Computerized presentations are allowed but not required.
Make sure you understand the paper before you start planning your presentation.
A summary of the paper is not required but might help you tremendously.

Schedule:

A detailed list of papers is available in PDF. If you don't have a viewer,