Foundations of Computational Linguistics

Human-Computer Communication in Natural Language

Roland Hausser (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

XIV, 578 Seiten

2001 | 2., nd rev. and ext. ed. 2001
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-540-42417-8 (ISBN)

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The central task of a future-oriented computational linguistics is the development of cognitive machines which humans can freely talk with in their respective natural language. In the long run, this task will ensure the development of a functional theory of language, an objective method of verification, and a wide range of practical applications. Natural communication requires not only verbal processing, but also non-verbal perception and action. Therefore the content of this textbook is organized as a theory of language for the construction of talking robots. The main topic is the mechanism of natural language communication in both the speaker and the hearer. The book contains more than 700 exercises for reviewing key ideas and important problems. In the 2nd edition, Chapters 22-24 have been completely rewritten. They present a declarative outline for programming the semantic and pragmatic interpretation of natural language communication.

In the 2nd edition, chapters 22-24 have been completely rewritten. They present a declarative outline for programming the semantic and pragmatic interpretation of natural language communication. The presentation is now simpler and more comprehensive. Examples and explanations have been moved from chapters 22-24 to the new Appendix. A schematic summary and a conclusion have been added as well.

From the contents:
- I. Theory of Language: 1. Computational language analysis. 2. Technology and grammar. 3. Cognitive foundations of semantics. 4. Language communication. 5. Using language signs on suitable contexts. 6. Structure and functioning of signs
- II. Theory of Grammar: 7. Generative grammar. 8. Language hierarchies and complexity. 9. Basic notions of parsing. 10. Left-associative grammar (LAG). 11. Hierarchy of LA-grammar. 12. LA- and PS-hierarchies in comparison
- III. Morphology and Syntax: 13. Words and morphemes. 14. Word form recognition in LA-Morph. 15. Corpus analysis. 16. Basic concepts of syntax. 17. LA-syntax for English. 18. LA-syntax for German
- IV. Semantics and Pragmatics: 19. Three system types of semantics. 20. Truth, meaning, and ontology. 21. Absolute and contingent propositions. 22. Database semantics. 23. Structure and functions of a SLIM machine. 24. A formal fragment of natural language
- Schematic summary
- Conclusion
- ...

Sprache	englisch
Maße	193 x 242 mm
Gewicht	1415 g
Einbandart	gebunden
Themenwelt	Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik
Schlagworte	Complexity • Computational Linguistics • Computerlinguistik • Database Semantics • human-computer communication • left-associative grammar (LAG) • parsing • time-linear navigation • word bank
ISBN-10	3-540-42417-2 / 3540424172
ISBN-13	978-3-540-42417-8 / 9783540424178
Zustand	Neuware