*Materials*
Gries, Stefan Th. 2008. Quantitative corpus linguistics with R: a practical introduction. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. The R program is freely available for multiple platforms (http://www.r-project.org/).
*Data/Problem Sets*
Materials, scripts, and exercises will be based on data extracted from corpora for less commonly taught/studied/spoken languages. Participants should bring at least one of their own problems, data sets, etc. to work on during the masterclass and present on Sunday.
*Masterclass Computers*
The CSL will provide Macintosh laptop computers running both Mac and Windows operating systems for use by participants during the masterclass; the center has wifi internet access throughout. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops if available.
*Fellowships*
A limited number of fellowships will be available to qualified graduate student participants on a competitive basis and may include a waiver of the masterclass registration fees and/or assistance with travel and lodging expenses.
*Further Information*
Please contact Steven Clancy <sclancy@uchicago.edu> if you have any questions or would like to receive further information about this conference and masterclass. A PDF flier is available for download here and the application/registration form is available for download here.
*Application/Registration Information*
Extended Application/Registration Deadline: February 7, 2008
Questions? Contact Steven Clancy <sclancy@uchicago.edu>
Participation in the introductory and conference sessions (Wed-Thurs) is not limited, but due to the interactive, hands-on nature of the masterclass sessions on Fri-Sun, the number of participants is limited to 25. Those registering for the Wed-Thurs sessions need only submit the completed registration form and fees. Those interested in the full masterclass should submit the registration/application form (download here) and a cover letter describing how the masterclass methods and topics will impact their teaching, research, and career goals. The masterclass is intended to advance the methodological state of the art in the discipline of corpus linguistics and to educate a group of researchers most likely to benefit from applying corpus methods in their ongoing and future research and preparation of materials for language pedagogy.
Graduate student applicants should also submit one letter of recommendation from a faculty member familiar with their academic work and research interests.
Applications will be reviewed by the masterclass organizing committee and participants will be notified of acceptance by February 15, 2008.
Conference/Masterclass registration fees are detailed below. Fees cover tuition for the masterclass and some meals and breaks.
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Masterclass Fees
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Non-Academic
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University Faculty/Staff
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Graduate Students
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Full Masterclass (Optional introductory session, 1-day conference, 3-day masterclass; Wed-Sun)
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$250
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$175
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$100
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Introductory session and conference (Wed-Thur only)
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$60
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$40
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$30
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Introductory session (Wed only)
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$30
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$20
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$15
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Conference day (Thur only)
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$30
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$20
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$15
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Meals and coffee breaks included in registration fees:
- Wednesday: Lunch, Coffee Breaks, Reception
- Thursday: Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee Breaks, Dinner
- Friday: Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee Breaks
- Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee Breaks, Dinner
- Sunday: Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee Breaks
The application deadline has been extended to February 7, 2008. For those planning to attend Wednesday-Thursday only, please submit your registration fee along with the application form. Those applying for the full masterclass may make payment following acceptance to the program and notification of any fellowship support received. Applicants will be notified of acceptance status by February 15, 2008.
Please make checks payable to: The University of Chicago. Payments via credit/debit card cannot be accepted. Receipt of your application will be confirmed by e-mail. If you have any questions about your application, please contact: Steven Clancy <sclancy@uchicago.edu>.
Please send checks and registration/application forms to:
Steven Clancy
Center for the Study of Languages
University of Chicago
1130 E. 59th St., Foster 406
Chicago, IL 60637
University of Chicago campus applicants may hand in their applications at the information desk in the Center for the Study of Languages, Cobb Hall.
TRANSPORTATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS
GETTING THERE AND PARKING
The University of Chicago campus is located in Hyde Park south of downtown Chicago (map of Hyde Park). The Center for the Study of Languages can be found off the main quad of campus (map) between 57th and 59th Streets along Ellis Avenue.
Driving: Campus is accessible from the 57th Street exit off of Lake Shore Drive, or coming from I-90/94 at the Garfield Blvd exit.
Transit: The Garfield stops of the Red and Green line "L" trains, to the 55, x55 or 174 buses. Many buses run from downtown: 2, 4, 6, 173. The CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) website features a trip planner.
The Metra train leaves from the station at the intersection of Randolph and Michigan Avenues or Van Buren Street and Michigan Avenue. The train takes about 20 minutes to get to the 55th-56th-57th Street stop. Schedules can be found here. From the station stop, it is about a 15 minute walk to campus.
Taxi: Expect an average taxi ride from downtown to campus to cost approximately 20 dollars. Ride sharing is allowed in Chicago taxis.
Parking is permitted along most streets around The University of Chicago and Hyde Park. It is suggested that you leave extra time to park and walk depending on availability of parking spaces. There are parking lots in a few places as well. University of Chicago parking information is available here.
LODGING
The masterclass has secured a block of 12 single dorm-style rooms in the McCormick Seminary (scroll to bottom of their page for information) Guest Housing ($50 per night for a single room; $90 per night for a double room). The address is 1400 E. 57th St. and phone is (773) 947-2950. Please refer to the "Corpus Linguistics Masterclass" when you make your reservation. Other options include dorm/hostel-style rooms at the International House. Both of these locations are within easy walking distance of the university. If you would prefer to stay in Downton Chicago, you may find information on Downtown/Loop hotels that offer University of Chicago visitor discounts here and here . There are also a limited number of Bed and Breakfasts in Hyde Park and apartment-style suites at the Wooded Isle. Information about other area accommodations may be found here.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the conference organizers:
Steven Clancy
Senior Lecturer in Russian and Slavic Linguistics
Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois USA
Dagmar Divjak
Lecturer
Russian and Slavonic Studies
University of Sheffield
Sheffield, South Yorkshire UK
CONFERENCE WEBSITE
http://languages.uchicago.edu/corpuslinguistics
Tentative Schedule
Plenary lectures and conference talks will be announced at the conference website as soon as the schedule is finalized. All events will take place at The Center for the Study of Languages (CSL, Cobb Hall, 2nd Floor) on The University of Chicago campus.
http://languages.uchicago.edu/corpuslinguistics
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008 — Dagmar Divjak and Steven Clancy (PowerPoint of Wednesday's Topics)
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11:00-12:00
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Registration
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12:00-1:00
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Lunch
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1:00-1:50
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Corpus Linguistics: Introduction to the field and the possibilities, part 1
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1:50-2:05
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Break
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2:05-2:55
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Corpus Linguistics: Introduction to the field and the possibilities, part 2
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2:55-3:25
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Break
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3:25-4:15
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Corpus Linguistics: Introduction to the field and the possibilities, part 3
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4:15-4:30
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Break
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4:30-5:30
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Corpus Linguistics: Introduction to the field and the possibilities, part 4
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5:30-6:30
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Reception
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Evening
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Further discussion, explore Chicago, homework
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
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8:00-9:30
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Breakfast (60 min)
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9:30-10:45
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Towards a new empiricism
John A. Goldsmith, University of Chicago
(60min, 15min questions)
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10:45-11:15
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Break (30min)
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11:15-12:30
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Probability for Linguists
John A. Goldsmith, University of Chicago
(60min, 15min questions)
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12:30-2:00
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Lunch (90min)
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1:30-2:00
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Pedagogical Applications of Native Speaker and Language Learner Corpora Studies
Nadine Di Vito, University of Chicago
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2:00-2:30
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Spoken Language Corpora for Less Commonly Taught Languages: A Case of South Asian Languages
Peri Bhaskararao, Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia and Africa, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
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2:30-3:00
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A Corpus Approach to the Decipherment of Ancient Scripts
Ilya Yakubovich, University of Chicago
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3:00-3:30
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Break (30min)
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3:30-4:00
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Visualization Methods
Arno Bosse, University of Chicago
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4:00-4:30
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Semantic Maps and Multidimensional Scaling
Steven Clancy, University of Chicago
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4:30-4:45
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Break (15min)
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4:45-6:00
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On the poverty of the stimulus
Terry Regier, University of Chicago
(60 min, 15min questions)
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6:00-6:30
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Reception
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6:30-8:00
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Dinner
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Evening
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Further discussion, explore Chicago, homework
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Friday, March 28, 2008 - Stefan Th. Gries
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8:00-9:00
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Breakfast (60 min)
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9:00-10:30
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R for Corpus Linguistics, Part 1
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10:30-11:00
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Break (30 min)
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11:00-12:30
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R for Corpus Linguistics, Part 2
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12:30-1:30
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Lunch (60 min)
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1:30-3:00
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R for Corpus Linguistics, Part 3
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3:00-3:30
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Break (30 min)
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3:30-5:00
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R for Corpus Linguistics, Part 4
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Evening
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Further discussion, explore Chicago, homework
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Saturday, March 29, 2008 - Stefan Th. Gries
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8:00-9:00
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Breakfast (60 min)
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9:00-10:30
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Statistics for Linguists Using R, Part 1
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10:30-11:00
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Break (30 min)
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11:00-12:30
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Statistics for Linguists Using R, Part 2
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12:30-1:30
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Lunch (60 min)
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1:30-3:00
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Statistics for Linguists Using R, Part 3
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3:00-3:30
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Break (30 min)
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3:30-5:00
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Statistics for Linguists Using R, Part 4
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5:00-6:00
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Reception
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6:00-8:00
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Dinner
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Evening
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Further discussion, explore Chicago, homework
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Sunday, March 30, 2008 - Masterclass Participants
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8:00-9:00
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Breakfast (60 min)
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9:00-10:30
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Presentation Panel 1
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10:30-10:45
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Break (15 min)
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10:45-12:15
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Presentation Panel 2
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12:15-1:15
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Lunch (60 min)
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1:15-2:45
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Presentation Panel 3
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2:45-3:00
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Break (15 min)
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3:00-4:00
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Presentation Panel 4
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4:00-4:30
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Concluding Remarks, Farewells
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Last updated: 26 March 2008
