Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree and (1) 60 credits in language technology/computational linguistics, or (2) 60 credits in computer science, or (3) 60 credits in a language subject, 7.5 credits in computer programming and 7.5 credits in logic/discrete mathematics. Knowledge of English equivalent to what is required for entry to Swedish first-cycle courses and study programmes.

Learning outcomes

For the grade Pass, after completing the course the student should be able to

1. write programs applying good practices concerning design and coding
2. explain the concepts 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, and write programs making use of them
3. write programs that use dictionaries
4. use basic Linux commands and command chains
5. write programs which solve some elementary language technological problems.

Content

Basic programming with a focus on language technology applications.

Instruction

The teaching consists of lectures and laboratory sessions under supervision.

Assessment

Assessment is done through presentation of laboratory assignments and a written exam.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.