LINGUIST List 21.2717 Fri Jun 25 2010 FYI: New 1-Year Master in Language and Information Processing, UK Editor for this issue: Rachelle Felzien <rachellelinguistlist.org> To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/LL/posttolinguist.cfm. Directory         1.    Erin Phillips, New 1-Year Master in Language and Information Processing, UK Message 1: New 1-Year Master in Language and Information Processing, UK Date: 24-Jun-2010 From: Erin Phillips <erin.phillipswlv.ac.uk> Subject: New 1-Year Master in Language and Information Processing, UK E-mail this message to a friend Announcement of new one-year Master of Arts in Language and Information Processing Application deadline: July 30, 2010 The Research Institute in Information and Language Processing (RIILP), University of Wolverhampton invites applications for a new Master of Arts course in Language and Information Processing with a start date of September 2010. The duration of the course is 12 months and gives students valuable hands-on experience through lab-based practical sessions as well as a solid theoretical grounding via lectures. The modules offered in this programme focus on different areas within Language and Information Processing, ranging from Computational Linguistics and Programming to Translation Tools and Cybermetrics. The course will cover module topics such as: Computational Linguistics, Programming for Corpus Linguistics, Machine Translation and other NLP Applications, Translation Tools for Professional Translators and Introduction to Cybermetrics. Students will also undertake an independent dissertation project and other research-related modules. As well as participating in the obligatory lectures students will have the opportunity to take part in a vibrant research environment and will be given the chance to become involved in various research projects. Attendance at seminars given by leading lights in the field, internal group reading sessions and various other research activities will support and enhance their studies. The Research Institute in Information and Language Processing brings together two complementary and interdisciplinary research teams that explore the potential of advanced computing technologies for ‘understanding’ human language (Research Group in Computational Linguistics - http://clg.wlv.ac.uk/) and social sciences (Statistical Cybermetrics Research Group - http://cybermetrics.wlv.ac.uk/), respectively. The Research Group in Computational Linguistics is highly successful and delivers cutting-edge research in a number of NLP areas such as anaphora resolution, automatic summarisation, question answering, information extraction, corpus linguistics and multilingual processing. The Statistical Cybermetrics Research Group carries out innovative research in blog analysis, hyperlink analysis, and web text analysis, particularly for academic, media and research-related issues. The results from the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise confirmed the Research Group in Computational Linguistics and Statistical Cybermetrics Research Group as top performers in UK research. The research groups were ranked 2nd and 3rd in the UK. Graduates will be specialists in Language and Information Processing and will be well placed to continue their academic/research careers by applying for PhD positions. They will also be able to access positions in industry within this field, as well as in related areas such as translation, software development and information and communication technologies. Required skills: - Undergraduate degree in a related subject such as Computational Linguistics, Linguistics, Translation, Languages, Computer Science, Mathematics. - For non native English speakers a language certificate showing a level of IELTS 6.0 or above is required unless you have a degree from a recognised UK university. Desirable Skills: - Some experience with linguistics or computational linguistics. - Knowledge of foreign languages (besides English) is a plus. Applications must include: - A CV indicating degrees obtained, courses covered, publications, relevant work experience and the names of two referees that could be contacted if necessary. - Copy of university degree (in English). - Copy of transcript listing all university marks (in English). - A cover letter in which candidates explain why they have applied for the Masters course, giving details of their research interests/experience, background, programming skills and an outline of any experience in Natural Language Processing or Linguistics. Please also state why you are interested in this course and why you consider your experience is relevant. Applications should be made by email to Erin Phillips, course administrator. Please specify MA LIP 2010 application in the subject of your email. Deadline for applications is 30th July 2010. The short-listed applicants will be interviewed by email and telephone during the first week of August 2010. Informal inquiries and electronic applications can be sent by email to:Erin Phillips, Course Administrator: erin.phillipswlv.ac.uk More information about the programme can be found at http://clg.wlv.ac.uk/teaching/lip.php. Linguistic Field(s): Computational Linguistics Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 25-Jun-2010       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.