Models of Human-Syntax Processing

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Models of Human-Syntax Processing
Leerdoelen	This course looks at computational cognitive models of human language processing. Students will explore different cognitive models of language, relating these to: - behavioural data from human language processing; - grammatical theories as formal models of natural language; - modelling assumptions about memory capacity and the structure of mental representations of language.
Omschrijving	The course has two phases during the teaching block. In the first phase, teaching is in the form of lectures, for which there is reading and assessed preparation. The second phase is a series of student-led seminars. Students will work in groups, with each to plan, deliver and evaluate a seminar on particular topic. Students are expected to participate actively in the seminars that they are not leading. After the teaching block, students work on an assessed essay evaluating the potential of a particular grammatical theory and/or a modelling approach to contribute to our understanding of language in the brain, and reflecting on the seminar that they presented, including the feedback from other students and their own personal learning.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Bijeenkomst (S), Hoorcollege (LC)
Toetsvorm	Opdracht (AST), Practisch werk (PR) (A student's final grade is based on: engagement with the reading material in preparation for lectures (individual); the seminar that the student's group leads (group + individual); the student's participation in seminars led by other groups (individual); a final essay (individual).)
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	S.M. Jones, PhD.
Docent(en)	S.M. Jones, PhD.
Entreevoorwaarden	Mandatory: no prior knowledge is assumed. Please note that the student is expected to have a relevant BSc degree. Strongly advised: General Linguistics (WBAI022-05) or an equivalent course; and Cognitive Modelling: Basic Principles and Methods (WMCC006-05).
Opmerkingen
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type MSc Artificial Intelligence  (C - Elective Course Units) - semester II b keuze MSc Computational Cognitive Science  (C - Elective Course Units) - semester II b keuze