[Corpora-List] Master of Arts in Language and Information Processing: 12 months, University of Wolverhampton - UK (closing date July, 30 2010)

Tue Jun 22 10:38:55 UTC 2010

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 Dear all,

The Research Institute in Information and Language Processing (RIILP),
University of Wolverhampton invites applications for a Master of Arts course
in Language and Information Processing with a start date of September 2010.
The duration of the course is 12 months and gives students valuable hands-on
experience through lab-based practical sessions as well as a solid
theoretical grounding via lectures. The modules offered in this programme
focus on different areas within Language and Information Processing, ranging
from Computational Linguistics and Programming to Translation Tools
and Cybermetrics.

The course will cover module topics such as: Computational Linguistics,
Programming for Corpus Linguistics, Machine Translation and other NLP
Applications, Translation Tools for Professional Translators and
Introduction to Cybermetrics. Students will also undertake an independent
dissertation project and other research-related modules. As well as
participating in the obligatory lectures students will have the opportunity
to take part in a vibrant research environment and will be given the chance
to become involved in various research projects. Attendance at seminars
given by leading lights in the field, internal group reading sessions and
various other research activities will support and enhance their studies.

The Research Institute in Information and Language Processing brings
together two complementary and interdisciplinary research teams that explore
the potential of advanced computing technologies for ‘understanding’ human
language (Research Group in Computational Linguistics  -
http://clg.wlv.ac.uk/) and social sciences (Statistical Cybermetrics
Research Group - http://cybermetrics.wlv.ac.uk/), respectively. The Research
Group in Computational Linguistics is highly successful and delivers
cutting-edge research in a number of NLP areas such as anaphora resolution,
automatic summarisation, question answering, information extraction, corpus
linguistics and multilingual processing. The Statistical Cybermetrics
Research Group carries out innovative research in blog analysis, hyperlink
analysis, and web text analysis, particularly for academic, media and
research-related issues. The results from the 2008 Research Assessment
Exercise confirmed the Research Group in Computational Linguistics and
Statistical Cybermetrics Research Group as top performers in UK research.
The research groups were ranked 2nd and 3rd in the UK.

Graduates will be specialists in Language and Information Processing and
will be well placed to continue their academic/research careers by applying
for PhD positions. They will also be able to access positions in industry
within this field, as well as in related areas such as translation, software
development and information and communication technologies.

*Required skills:*

- Undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in a related subject such as
Computational Linguistics, Linguistics, Translation, Languages, Computer
Science, Mathematics.

- For non native English speakers a language certificate showing a level of
IELTS 6.0 or above is required unless you have a degree from a recognised UK
university.

* *

*Desirable Skills:*

- Some experience with linguistics or computational linguistics.

- Knowledge of foreign languages (besides English) is a plus.

*Applications must include:*
- A CV indicating degrees obtained, courses covered, publications, relevant
work experience and the names of two referees that could be contacted if
necessary.

- copy of university degree (in English).
- copy of transcript listing all university marks (in English).
- a covering letter in which candidates explain why they have applied for
the Masters course, giving details of their research interests/experience,
background, programming skills and an outline of any experience in Natural
Language Processing or Linguistics. Please also state why you are interested
in this course and why you consider your experience is relevant.

Applications should be made by email to Erin Phillips, course administrator.
Please specify *MA LIP 2010 application* in the subject of your email.

Deadline for applications is *30th July 2010*.

The short-listed applicants will be interviewed by email and
telephone during the first week of August 2010.

Informal inquiries and electronic applications can be sent by email to:Erin
Phillips, Course administrator: erin.phillips at wlv.ac.uk

More information about the programme can be found at
http://clg.wlv.ac.uk/teaching/lip.php.

Regards

Dr. Lucia Specia

Senior Lecturer

Research Institute in Information and Language Processing

Block MB Stafford St.

University of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton

WV1 1SB

Tel: +44 (0) 1902 322 217

Fax: +44 (0) 1902 322 543

http://pers-www.wlv.ac.uk/~in1316/ <http://pers-www.wlv.ac.uk/%7Ein1316/>
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