Introduction to Computational Linguistics Teaching Assistant

Type (Tut/Demo/Other ...):    Teaching Assistant

Time in Year:    Term 1

Number of Posts:    1

Description:

   Introduction to Computational Linguistics is an introduction to the theory and
   practice of computational approaches to natural language understanding and
   generation. We will investigate solutions to problems in syntatic analysis
   (bottom-up parsing, chart parsing, probabilistic and finite state parsing),
   semantic interpretation, discourse and reference, and dialogue. There is a
   vacancy for teaching assistant. If you are interested, please apply as soon as
   possible.
   The Teaching assistant (TA) will support the instructor with a variety of
   duties to help the smooth running of the course. These duties include a
   mixture of tutoring and marking, and assistance with practicals. The teaching
   assistant will also help the instructor by preparing some of the course
   materials: for example, setting practical exercises and writing tutorial
   exercise sheets and solutions. The exact duties will depend on the
   preferences and aptitudes of the TA, and what needs to be done. Teaching
   assistants are expected to have a close involvement and keen interest in the
   running of the course. They should have a strong academic background in
   Computational Linguistics, and, ideally, be competent programmers in Lisp,
   Prolog, and Perl. An enthusiasm for teaching is an essential prerequisite: the
   course lecturer would like to work closely with the TA and encourage her/his
   ideas and input to improve the course while it runs.

Total Hours:    Negotiable

Contact:    Johanna Moore (J.Moore.ed.ac.uk), 2 Buccleuch Place, 511336

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