Language Data Acquisition
Language Data Acquisition (06SM271-517)
| General description |
This course introduces methods and techniques of linguistic data acquisition and consists of the following parts: Audiovisual techniques of data acquisition, metadata management, transcription, corpus design and corpus building, conversions (e.g. OCR), experiments (including field experiments), basic qualitative methods ethical and legal issues. |
| ECTS | 9 |
| Learning outcome | Students are familiar with the core methods and techniques of data collection both in experimental and naturalistic settings: They know how to design and carry out experiments, are familiar with the use of video and audio recording devices and editing tools, and know how to design and build up a corpus. They have a basic understanding of the constraints on data acquisition for both qualitative and quantitative purposes and are familiar with ethical and legal issue of data. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Prerequisites |
None |
| Assessment | Portfolio (80% written exam and 20% proof of self-study achievements). All elements of this portfolio must be completed. If an element is not completed, the module is considered as «failed». |
| Repeatability | Repeatable once, book again |
| Duration / Offered in | 1 semester / every fall semester |
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