Computational Models of Syntax

Undergraduate

Computational and mathematical approaches to natural language syntax. The course explores formal expressiveness and fit with linguistic properties. Grammatical systems studied will include categorial, tree-adjoining, dependency, minimalist and multiple context-free grammars. Topics may also include parsing complexity, algorithms for grammar learning, and applications to natural-language processing systems. Prerequisite: LING 224 or CPSC 460, or permission of instructor. SO MW 11:35am-12:50pm