Programming for Language Technologists I
7.5 credits
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 5LN429
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 5LN429
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Language Technology G1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
- Finalised by
- The Department Board, 21 February 2017
- Responsible department
- Department of Linguistics and Philology
General provisions
The course is given as a freestanding course and as a course within the programmes in language technology.
Entry requirements
Introduction to Computers for Linguists, 7.5 credits, or whatever is required for admission to the Master Programme in Language Technology.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, to earn the grade Pass the student should at least be able to do the following:
- write programs applying good practices concerning design and coding;
- explain the following concepts and write programs making use of them:
- variables
- functions
- modules
- numerical types and operators
- lists and tuples
- conditional control (if-statements)
- iteration
- strings and operations on them
- dictionaries
- text file input and output
- regular expressions;
- write programs which solve some elementary language technological problems.
Content
See the list of expected learning outcomes.
Instruction
The teaching consists of lectures and laboratory sessions under supervision.
Assessment
Student learning is assessed through programming assignments and a written test.