Computational Phonology

Catalog description

This course covers computational techniques used in phonology. These can be broadly divided into two categories. The first is computational modeling: phonological theories must be made explicit when they are implemented as computational algorithms, and this explicitness allows the theorist to explore theoretical predictions in a precise way. Second, computational techniques can be used to extract quantitatively robust generalizations from orthographic corpora and to design behavioral experiments quickly and efficiently. Coursework includes intensive practical assignments and a final project with either an experimental or a modeling focus.