Introduction to formal linguistics

About this programme

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students. This course will provide an intensive introduction to formal linguistics including relevant aspects of the main subfields of linguistics such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and lexicology. It also introduces lab exercises with practical applications of linguistic theory within language technology. For admission to the course a Bachelor Degree in one of the following subjects is required: - computer science, - computational linguistics or language technology, - linguistics (including at least 30 credits in formal linguistics or programming), - adjacent subject, e.g. cognitive science, languages, philosophy or mathematics (including at least 30 credits in formal linguistics or programming), or the equivalent after assessment. Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits. The Faculty of Humanities is located in the Humanisten building at Renströmsgatan 6. The Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science has its premises on the 5th floor. Both the Faculty of Humanities and the adjacent Humanities Library offer several study areas and group rooms.