230625 Current Research Paradigms in Linguistics (S) (SoSe 2007)

This class will take the form of a colloquium with the goal of engaging students in critical discussion on topics and methods of current interest in all areas of linguistics. Topics in past semesters have ranged widely from experimental phonetics to semantics, and from Optimality Theory to the documentation of endangered languages.

In addition to the theoretical and methodological objectives, the colloquium has the practical goal of supporting participants' needs in practical areas of thesis writing, and of giving participants the opportunity to practise their presentation skills before a critical audience in such a way that they will be able to acquire confidence in facing examinations and other audiences of experts.

In accordance with the goals, in past semesters the organisation of the colloquium has centred on presentations by participants on topics on which they are working for their B.A., M.A. and doctoral theses, as well as for scientific journal articles and conference or workshop presentations.

In this semester, one focus will also be on using modern computational methods in various areas of linguistics, in order to save time, cover more data, and make more precise linguistic models. Discussion will focus on the use of such methods in the areas of interest of the participants.

The colloquium is aimed at scientifically interested and motivated advanced students from B.A. level onwards. Attendance is not restricted to students of English; participants from other areas concerned with language and linguistics are very welcome. Further information will be made available at this address before the class starts:

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