LLAS Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies

Using parallel corpora in translation

Raphael Salkie - 25 February 2003

Parallel corpora are large collections of texts in two languages. They can be used for teaching and research in translation, bilingual lexicography, and linguistics.

Corpus Linguistics

Tony McEnery - 3 December 2002

This paper discusses the matching of corpora to answer research questions. Programmes for annotating a corpus are examined as well as the use of corpora in teaching. Some useful links are provided for those interested in using corpora.

Methodology of historical linguistics

April McMahon - 8 November 2002

The article addresses issues of good practice in teaching the methodology of historical linguistics (including reconstruction, classification, variation and change and corpus-based work) at undergraduate and graduate level.

Teaching linguistics via the web

- 11 October 2002

This section lists different resources widely available on the web and can contribute to the teaching of linguistics. It also refers to customised web resources specifically developed to teach or test linguistics on-line, often with restricted access. Some urls are provided as examples. Different models of integration are considered as are issues related to quality control and assurance.