7M02306 Computational Linguistics
Цель: Aim of EP - The program is aimed at the formation of a qualified competitive specialist in the field of computational linguistics based on the study of specific modern practical problems of both linguistics proper and information retrieval, machine translation, terminology, linguodidactics, informational problems and other similar studies possessing knowledge in the field of linguistics, mathematics, computer science and being a competitive specialist in various fields of science. Additional program is aimed at the formation of abilities: analyze, synthesize and verify information in the course of professional activity; to carry out the formulation and justification of project tasks; independently develop methodological tools for performing research and design activities in the field of computational linguistics.
Предметы на ЕНТ: General linguistics и History of linguistic doctrines
Educational program
Aim of EP - The program is aimed at the formation of a qualified competitive specialist in the field of computational linguistics based on the study of specific modern practical problems of both linguistics proper and information retrieval, machine translation, terminology, linguodidactics, informational problems and other similar studies possessing knowledge in the field of linguistics, mathematics, computer science and being a competitive specialist in various fields of science. Additional program is aimed at the formation of abilities: analyze, synthesize and verify information in the course of professional activity; to carry out the formulation and justification of project tasks; independently develop methodological tools for performing research and design activities in the field of computational linguistics.1. to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the methodological foundations of the current state and trends in the development of scientific knowledge in the field of linguistics, computational linguistics, information systems: knowledge of artificial intelligence methods, processing large amounts of data, natural language processing, decision support methods, business intelligence, planning fundamentals scientific research.
2. to deepen and expand fundamental and modern knowledge and understand the methodology of linguistic and computational research for independent development and application in scientific research; choose methodologies and technologies for solving emerging problems of mathematical modeling, designing information system applications, network management and information security.
3. to identify the main trends in the use of computer technology in linguistics and education; demonstrate knowledge of the current state and trends in the development of human-machine interaction technologies, analysis of data warehouses, languages and programming platforms, machine learning technologies for processing natural languages.
4. From the position of the modern approach, critically analyze the functioning scientific concepts and theories in the field of human-computer interaction to determine the object and subject of independent research; develop work plans and programs for research and technical development in the field of design and development of intellectual information systems.
5. to integrate the received scientific knowledge into the practice of the educational process, apply modern software and hardware complexes for solving problems in the field of man-machine interaction: designing and developing complex information systems.
6. to critically evaluate the latest achievements of theory and practice and determine the specifics of the application in the field of information technology, computer training programs, information retrieval systems, distance education, hypertext technologies, and more; development of information systems.
7. to implement and make decisions in the organization and management of expert work in the field of computer technology and linguodidactics.
To possess the main methods, methods and means of receiving, storing, processing information.
Apply methods of mathematical modeling and optimization in order to improve the efficiency of information systems.
8. to choose certain computer technologies necessary for the implementation of independent linguistic research. Analyze the organization's business processes for their effective reengineering by identifying the direction of flow of information.
Competently present the results of independent scientific research in the form of presentations, reports, articles and dissertations.
9. to be able to analytical thinking, logic, juxtaposition and analysis, to scientific substantiation and creative solution of problems in the field of linguistic science.
To master the methods of synthesis and the methods of personal self-expression and self-development. Continue learning independently and improve your professional level.
Integrate knowledge and formulate judgments based on incomplete or limited information about the linguistic and information processes of the organization, predict the future scale of the use of information technologies associated with changes in the volume of information processed.
10. to conduct scientific and pedagogical activity, participate in the development of educational and methodological materials for teaching disciplines in the direction of the specialty "Computational linguistics".
11. to make your own original contribution to the development of the sphere of computational linguistics, computer and information technologies and systems: prepare, on the basis of the results of completed studies, publications, scientific and technical reports, reviews.
12. to analyze information from various sources in global computer networks. Use for their professional purposes the data of related sciences: statistical linguistics, quantitative linguistics, applied linguistics, socio-and psycholinguistics, theory and practice of translation. Formulate and present information, idea, problem and solutions in the field of design and development of information systems to specialists and non-specialists in oral and written form in their native and foreign languages.
Master's degree educational programs
Persons entering the master’s degree or residency:when applying to organizations of university and postgraduate education:
1) an application addressed to the head of the organization of higher and postgraduate education in any form;
2) document on higher education (original);
3) certificate of completion of the internship (for admission to residency);
4) identity document (required for personal identification);
5) six photographs 3x4 centimeters in size;
6) a medical certificate in the f
Curriculum
СЕМЕСТР 1
- Foreign Language (professional)-5 ECTS
- Psychology of Management-3 ECTS
- Scientific postulates of general linguistics-5 ECTS
- Structural Linguistics-5 ECTS
- Methods and Algorithms for Computational Linguistics-5 ECTS
- Typological linguistics-5 ECTS
- Organization and Planning of Scientific Research (in English)-5 ECTS
- Introduction to Mathematics-5 ECTS
- Research Seminar-1 ECTS
- Dissertation Writing-1 ECTS
СЕМЕСТР 2
- History and Philosophy of Science-3 ECTS
- Pedagogy of Higher Education-5 ECTS
- Pedagogical-4 ECTS
- Computational linguistics-5 ECTS
- Humanities in the Digital Age-5 ECTS
- Corpus Linguistics and Computer Tools-5 ECTS
- Theory of Applied Linguistics-5 ECTS
- Research Seminar-1 ECTS
- Dissertation Writing-2 ECTS
СЕМЕСТР 3
- Formal Models in Linguistics-5 ECTS
- Understanding and Generation of Text and Speech-5 ECTS
- General and Computer Lexicography-5 ECTS
- Programming Basics-5 ECTS
- Semantics and Pragmatics of Language-5 ECTS
- Linguistic Information Resources-5 ECTS
- Morphological Processing of Texts and Machine Learning-5 ECTS
- Programming (Python language)-5 ECTS
- Dissertation Writing-1 ECTS
- Research-4 ECTS
СЕМЕСТР 4
- Research-4 ECTS
- Research Seminar-1 ECTS
- Dissertation Writing-10 ECTS
- Scientific Internship-3 ECTS
- Publication in the Proceedings of International Conferences-4 ECTS
- Final Attestation-8 ECTS
Employment
Training in the specialty "7M023 - Computational Linguistics" is carried out for the following areas of professional activity: - research activities; - pedagogical activity, educational activity; - organizational and management activities. For the future employment of graduates of the program, the key employers in the specialty 7M023 - Computational Linguistics are: all secondary schools, colleges, lyceums, gymnasiums, translation centers, financial and state institutions (banks, companies, akimats, etc.) of Kazakhstan and in the partner countries . Master of Arts in the specialty "7М023 - Computational Linguistics" can work as: - Researcher of research and other organizations of any form of ownership; - teacher of state and non-state secondary, secondary special and higher educational institutions; - network application developer; - network and database administrator; - IP project manager. The program was developed within the framework of the Erasmus + project on the initiative of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Potential key employers of graduates of the educational program of the specialty “7M023 - Computational Linguistics” are higher educational institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, foreign universities and institutes, research institutes, Nazarbayev intellectual schools, akimats, Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan, Ministry of Culture of Kazakhstan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, national and private television and radio companies, publishing houses, proofreading agencies, etc.
Contacts
_71 Al-Farabi Ave., building GUK-1, room. 319, AlmatyPhone_ +7(727) 377-33-39 (internal 1270)