Introduction to formal linguistics

Education facts

Code: LT2002

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.

Entry requirements

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. English 6 or equivalent is also required.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Introduction to formal linguistics

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 1 September 2025

  End date: 4 November 2025

  Pace of study: 50 %