Module overview
Linked modules
COMP3222 or COMP3223
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Be able to process text corpora ready for application of NLP algorithms and techniques
- Be able to implement NLP algorithms and techniques
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- The underlying algorithmic and linguistic basis for NLP techniques
- Algorithms commonly used for NLP problems such as information extraction, machine translation, text summarization and question answering
- Key concepts, tools and approaches for handling textual data
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Understand the potential and limitations of NLP techniques within application areas
- Be able to describe and discuss the different subareas of NLP
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Preparation for scheduled sessions | 18 |
Lecture | 24 |
Revision | 10 |
Specialist Laboratory | 8 |
Wider reading or practice | 90 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Internet Resources
Speech and Language Processing, 3rd ed. draft (online preferred).
Textbooks
Aurelien Geron (2017). Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn and TensorFlow: Concepts, Tools, and Techniques to Build Intelligent Systems. O′Reilly.
Jurafsky and Martin (2009). Speech and Language Processing. Prentice Hall.
S.Bird, E.Klein & E.Loper (2009). Natural Language Processing with Python. O'Reilly.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Examination | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Examination | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Examination | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External