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Date: 11 Dec 2007
From:eissa at comcast.net
Subject:Masterclass in Corpus Methods in Ling. and Lang. Teaching
Thought that this information might be of interest to many in the
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Salaam
Muhammad Eissa, Ph. D.
Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
University of Chicago
MasterclassCorpus Methods in Linguistics and Language Pedagogy
Using corpus data in linguistic research and preparation of language
pedagogical materials
at the University of ChicagoWednesday-Sunday, March 26-30, 2008
The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (CLTL)
and
The Slavic Cognitive Linguistics Association (SCLA)
and
The Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS),
The Center for East European and Russian/Eurasian Studies (CEERES),
The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS),
The Center for the Study of Languages (CSL),
The Computation Institute (CI),
The Division of the Humanities (Humanities Computing),
and The South Asian Language Resource Center (SALRC)
at the University of Chicago
present
a conference and masterclass in
CORPUS METHODS IN LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE PEDAGOGY
(CMLLP-2008)
Wednesday-Sunday, March 26-30, 2008, University of Chicago, Chicago,
Illinois USA
Website: http://languages.uchicago.edu/corpuslinguistics
Application/Registration Deadline: January 21, 2008
Application available for download here
*Topics*
• corpus linguistics: collection, annotation, statistical analysis
and interpretation of corpus data; assembling your own corpora, the
web as corpus
• visualization techniques
• use of corpora in language teaching and the development of
pedagogical materials
• focus on corpora for less commonly taught/studied/spoken languages
*Program*
• Wednesday: Corpus Linguistics: an introduction to the field and
the possibilities (optional introductory day), Divjak and Clancy
(unlimited audience)
• Thursday: Conference: plenary lectures and case studies by
invited speakers and some (advanced) participants; poster session for
(beginner/intermediate) participants (unlimited audience)
• Friday: Masterclass: R for corpus linguistics, Gries
(registration limited to 25)
• Saturday: Masterclass: Statistics for linguists using R, Gries
(registration limited to 25)
• Sunday: Presentation of participants’ research projects (limited
to masterclass participants)
*Presenters (partial listing)*
• Stefan Gries, University of California, Santa Barbara (teaching R)
• Dagmar Divjak, University of Sheffield (Slavic linguistics,
cognitive linguistics, corpus linguistics)
• Steven Clancy, University of Chicago (Slavic linguistics, cognitive
linguistics, multidimensional scaling (MDS) in linguistics)
• John Goldsmith, University of Chicago (probabilistic methods,
towards a new empiricism in linguistics, computational linguistics)
• Arno Bosse, University of Chicago (visualization techniques in the
humanities)
*Materials*
Gries, Stefan Th. 2008. Quantitative corpus linguistics with R: a
practical introduction. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
The R program is freely available for multiple platforms (http://www.r-project.org/
).
*Data/Problem Sets*
Materials, scripts, and exercises will be based on data extracted from
corpora for less commonly taught/studied/spoken languages.
Participants should bring at least one of their own problems, data
sets, etc. to work on during the masterclass and present on Sunday.
*Masterclass Computers*
The CSL will provide Macintosh laptop computers running both Mac and
Windows operating systems for use by participants during the
masterclass; the center has wifi internet access throughout.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops if available.
*Fellowships*
A limited number of fellowships will be available to qualified
graduate student participants on a competitive basis and may include a
waiver of the masterclass registration fees and/or assistance with
travel and lodging expenses.
*Further Information*
Please contact Steven Clancy <sclancy at uchicago.edu> if you have any
questions or would like to receive further information about this
conference and masterclass. A PDF flier and registration form is
available for download here.
*Application/Registration Information*
Application/Registration Deadline: January 21, 2008
Questions? Contact Steven Clancy <sclancy at uchicago.edu>
Participation in the introductory and conference sessions (Wed-
Thurs) is not limited, but due to the interactive, hands-on nature of
the masterclass sessions on Fri-Sun, the number of participants is
limited to 25. Those registering for the Wed-Thurs sessions need only
submit the completed registration form and fees. Those interested in
the full masterclass should submit the registration/application form
(download here) and a cover letter describing how the masterclass
methods and topics will impact their teaching, research, and career
goals. The masterclass is intended to advance the methodological state
of the art in the discipline of corpus linguistics and to educate a
group of researchers most likely to benefit from applying corpus
methods in their ongoing and future research and preparation of
materials for language pedagogy.
Graduate student applicants should also submit one letter of
recommendation from a faculty member familiar with their academic work
and research interests.
Applications will be reviewed by the masterclass organizing
committee and participants will be notified of acceptance by February
15, 2008.
Conference/Masterclass registration fees are detailed below. Fees
cover tuition for the masterclass and some meals and breaks.
Masterclass Fees
Non-Academic
University Faculty/Staff
Graduate Students
Full Masterclass (Optional introductory session, 1-day conference, 3-
day masterclass; Wed-Sun)
$250
$175
$100
Introductory session and conference (Wed-Thur only)
$60
$40
$30
Introductory session (Wed only)
$30
$20
$15
Conference day (Thur only)
$30
$20
$15
Meals and coffee breaks included in registration fees:
• Wednesday: Lunch, Coffee Breaks, Reception
• Thursday: Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee Breaks, Dinner
• Friday: Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee Breaks
• Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee Breaks, Dinner
• Sunday: Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee Breaks
The application deadline is January 21, 2008. For those planning to
attend Wednesday-Thursday only, please submit your registration fee
along with the application form. Those applying for the full
masterclass may make payment following acceptance to the program and
notification of any fellowship support received. Applicants will be
notified of acceptance status by February 15, 2008.
Please make checks payable to: The University of Chicago. Payments via
credit/debit card cannot be accepted. Receipt of your application will
be confirmed by e-mail. If you have any questions about your
application, please contact: Steven Clancy <sclancy at uchicago.edu>.
Please send checks and registration/application forms to:
Steven Clancy
Center for the Study of Languages
University of Chicago
1130 E. 59th St., Foster 406
Chicago, IL 60637
University of Chicago campus applicants may hand in their applications
at the information desk in the Center for the Study of Languages, Cobb
Hall.
Tentative Schedule
Plenary lectures and conference talks will be announced at the
conference website as soon as the schedule is finalized. All events
will take place at The Center for the Study of Languages (CSL, Cobb
Hall, 2nd Floor) on The University of Chicago campus.
http://languages.uchicago.edu/corpuslinguistics
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - Dagmar Divjak and Steven Clancy
12:00-1:00
Registration, Lunch
1:00-2:30
Corpus Linguistics: Introduction to the field and the possibilities,
part 1
2:30-2:45
Break
2:45-4:15
Corpus Linguistics: Introduction to the field and the possibilities,
part 2
4:15-4:30
Break
4:30-5:30
Corpus Linguistics: Introduction to the field and the possibilities,
part 3
5:30-6:30
Reception
Evening
Further discussion, explore Chicago, homework
Thursday, March 27, 2008
8:00-9:00
Breakfast (60 min)
9:00-10:00
Plenary Lecture 1 TBA (50min, 10min questions)
10:00-10:15
Break (15min)
10:15-10:45
Talk 1
10:45-11:15
Talk 2
11:15-11:30
Break (15min)
11:30-12:30
Plenary Lecture 2 TBA (50min, 10min questions)
12:30-1:30
Lunch (60min)
1:30-2:00
Talk 3
2:00-2:30
Talk 4
2:30-3:00
Talk 5
3:00-3:30
Break (30min)
3:30-4:00
Talk 6
4:00-4:30
Talk 7
4:30-5:00
Talk 8
4:45-5:00
Break (15min)
5:00-6:00
Plenary Lecture 3 TBA (50min, 10min questions)
6:00-6:30
Reception
6:30-8:00
Dinner
Evening
Further discussion, explore Chicago, homework
Friday, March 28, 2008 - Stefan Gries
8:00-9:00
Breakfast (60 min)
9:00-10:30
R for Corpus Linguistics, Part 1
10:30-11:00
Break (30 min)
11:00-12:30
R for Corpus Linguistics, Part 2
12:30-1:30
Lunch (60 min)
1:30-3:00
R for Corpus Linguistics, Part 3
3:00-3:30
Break (30 min)
3:30-5:00
R for Corpus Linguistics, Part 4
Evening
Further discussion, explore Chicago, homework
Saturday, March 29, 2008 - Stefan Gries
8:00-9:00
Breakfast (60 min)
9:00-10:30
Statistics for Linguists Using R, Part 1
10:30-11:00
Break (30 min)
11:00-12:30
Statistics for Linguists Using R, Part 2
12:30-1:30
Lunch (60 min)
1:30-3:00
Statistics for Linguists Using R, Part 3
3:00-3:30
Break (30 min)
3:30-5:00
Statistics for Linguists Using R, Part 4
5:00-6:00
Reception
6:00-8:00
Dinner
Evening
Further discussion, explore Chicago, homework
Sunday, March 30, 2008 - Masterclass Participants
8:00-9:00
Breakfast (60 min)
9:00-10:30
Presentation Panel 1
10:30-10:45
Break (15 min)
10:45-12:15
Presentation Panel 2
12:15-1:15
Lunch (60 min)
1:15-2:45
Presentation Panel 3
2:45-3:00
Break (15 min)
3:00-4:00
Presentation Panel 4
4:00-4:30
Concluding Remarks, Farewells
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