Using and obtaining experimental data in linguistic research and preparation of language pedagogical materials
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Whatever sponsoring organizations we have
at the University of Sheffield
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at the University of Chicago
present
a conference and masterclass in
Thursday-Sunday, April 16-19, 2009, University of Shefield, Sheffield, UK
Website: http://languages.uchicago.edu/experimentalmethods
Application/Registration Deadline: TBA (perhaps sometime in February?)
PDF Flier available for download here
Application/Registration form available for download here
*Topics*
*Program*
*Presenters (partial listing)*
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| Dąbrowska | Baayen | Divjak | ??? | Grondelaers | Speelman | Clancy |
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*Materials*
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Gries, Stefan Th. 2009. Quantitative corpus linguistics with R: a practical introduction. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
Baayen, Harald. 2008. Analyzing Linguistic Data. A Practical Introduction to Statistics Using R. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
The R program is freely available for multiple platforms (http://www.r-project.org/).
*Data/Problem Sets*
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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*
DO WE HAVE ACCESS TO COMPUTERS OR DO THEY NEED TO BRING THEIR OWN?
The ??? will provide ??? laptop computers running both Mac and Windows operating systems ??? loaded with R and SPSS??? 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*
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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 Dagmar Divjak <d.divjak@sheffield.ac.uk> 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*Application/Registration Deadline: TBA
Questions? Contact Dagmar Divjak <d.divjak@sheffield.ac.uk>.
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, 2009.
Conference/Masterclass registration fees are detailed below. Fees cover tuition for the masterclass and some meals and breaks.
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Masterclass Fees |
Non-Academic |
University Faculty/Staff |
Graduate Students |
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Full Masterclass (Optional introductory session, 1-day conference, 3-day masterclass; Wed-Sun) |
$250 |
$175 |
$100 |
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Introductory session and conference (Wed-Thur only) |
$60 |
$40 |
$30 |
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Introductory session (Wed only) |
$30 |
$20 |
$15 |
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Conference day (Thur only) |
$30 |
$20 |
$15 |
Meals and coffee breaks included in registration fees:
The application deadline has been extended to TBA, 2009. 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, 2009.
HOW WILL WE ARRANGE PAYMENT? OR WILL THERE BY NO FEES?
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: Dagmar Divjak <d.divjak@sheffield.ac.uk>.
Please send checks and registration/application forms to:
Dagmar Divjak
ADDRESS
TRANSPORTATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS
GETTING THERE AND PARKING
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LODGING
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QUESTIONS?
Contact the conference organizers:
Dagmar Divjak
Lecturer
Russian and Slavonic Studies
University of Sheffield
Sheffield, South Yorkshire UK
Steven Clancy
Senior Lecturer in Russian and Slavic Linguistics
Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois USA
CONFERENCE WEBSITE
http://languages.uchicago.edu/experimentalmethods
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/experimentalmethods
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Thursday, April 16, 2009 |
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8:00-9:30 |
Breakfast (60 min) |
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9:30-10:45 |
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10:45-11:15 |
Break (30min) |
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11:15-12:30 |
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12:30-2:00 |
Lunch (90min) |
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1:30-2:00 |
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2:00-2:30 |
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2:30-3:00 |
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3:00-3:30 |
Break (30min) |
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3:30-4:00 |
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4:00-4:30 |
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4:30-4:45 |
Break (15min) |
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4:45-6:00 |
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6:00-6:30 |
Reception |
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6:30-8:00 |
Dinner |
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Evening |
Further discussion, explore Sheffield, homework |
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Friday, April 17, 2009 - ??? |
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8:00-9:00 |
Breakfast (60 min) |
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9:00-10:30 |
R for Statistics, Part 1 |
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10:30-11:00 |
Break (30 min) |
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11:00-12:30 |
R for Statistics, Part 2 |
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12:30-1:30 |
Lunch (60 min) |
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1:30-3:00 |
R for Statistics, Part 3 |
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3:00-3:30 |
Break (30 min) |
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3:30-5:00 |
R for Statistics, Part 4 |
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Evening |
Further discussion, explore Sheffield, homework |
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Saturday, April 18, 2009 - ??? |
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8:00-9:00 |
Breakfast (60 min) |
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9:00-10:30 |
Statistics for Linguists Using R, Part 1 |
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10:30-11:00 |
Break (30 min) |
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11:00-12:30 |
Statistics for Linguists Using R, Part 2 |
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12:30-1:30 |
Lunch (60 min) |
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1:30-3:00 |
Statistics for Linguists Using R, Part 3 |
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3:00-3:30 |
Break (30 min) |
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3:30-5:00 |
Statistics for Linguists Using R, Part 4 |
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5:00-6:00 |
Reception |
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6:00-8:00 |
Dinner |
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Evening |
Further discussion, explore Sheffield, homework |
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Sunday, April 19, 2009 - ??? |
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8:00-9:00 |
Breakfast (60 min) |
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9:00-10:30 |
Presentation Panel 1 |
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10:30-10:45 |
Break (15 min) |
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10:45-12:15 |
Presentation Panel 2 |
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12:15-1:15 |
Lunch (60 min) |
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1:15-2:45 |
Presentation Panel 3 |
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2:45-3:00 |
Break (15 min) |
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3:00-4:00 |
Presentation Panel 4 |
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4:00-4:30 |
Concluding Remarks, Farewells |
Last updated: 21 November 2008