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Palmer, Alexis

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  • Computational discourse and semantics, computational linguistics for low-resource languages and for language documentation, discourse structure and coherence, modes of discourse, automated short-answer scoring for language learners, active learning, detection of offensive language, Digital humanities, social media data for disaster analysis, native language identification, language documentation, formal and functional syntax, argument structure and linking, voice, language and music

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  • CSCI 7000 - Current Topics in Computer Science
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
    Covers research topics of current interest in computer science that do not fall into a standard subarea. May be repeated up to 18 total credit hours.
  • CSCI 7565 - Computational Phonology and Morphology
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2021
    Surveys of the main approaches and central questions related to computational modeling and learning of morphology and phonology. We consider questions related to learnability of phonology/morphology, machine learning implementations, and linguist-driven grammar modeling. Same as LING 7565.
  • LING 1200 - Programming for Linguistics
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2022
    Presents techniques for computer programming in high level programming languages such as Python to address a range of problems with a specific focus on language processing and linguistics. The class is suitable for students with little to no prior experience in computing or programming. Degree credit not granted for this course and CSCI 1200 or INFO 1701. Recommended prerequisite: LING 2000.
  • LING 3800 - Special Topics in Linguistics
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2023
    Intensive study of a selected area or problem in linguistics. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
  • LING 5430 - Semantics and Pragmatics
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2021 / Spring 2023
    Explores fundamental concepts of semantics and pragmatics, including theories of communication and meaning, representation, conversational implications, speech acts, and discourse structure. Recommended prerequisite: LING 5420.
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