Computing and Language Variation: International Journal of Humanities and Arts Computing Volume 2 - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0748640304 ISBN 13: 9780748640300

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press, 2009

Synopsis

Computing and Language Variation explores dialects and social differences in language computationally, examining topics such as how (and how much) linguistic differences impede intelligibility, how national borders accelerate and direct change, how opinion and hearsay shape perceptions of language differences, the role of intonation (melody), the differences between variation in pronunciation and vocabulary, and techniques for recognizing structure in larger collections of linguistic data. The computational investigations engage more traditional work deeply, and a panel discussion focuses on the opportunities and risks of pursuing humanities research using computational science. There is also an extensive introduction which attempts to sketch perspectives from which to approach the individual contributions.

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About the Authors

Professor, University of Groningen

Associate Professor, University of Groningen

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

University of Groningen

From the Back Cover

The International Journal of Humanities and Arts Computing (formerly History and Computing) is one of the world’s premier multi-disciplinary, peer-reviewed forums for research on all aspects of arts and humanities computing. It focuses both on conceptual or theoretical approaches and case studies or essays demonstrating how advanced information technologies further scholarly understanding of traditional topics in the arts and humanities. The journal also welcomes submissions on policy, epistemological, and pedagogical issues insofar as they relate directly to computing-based arts and humanities research.

Edition details

• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0748640304
• ISBN 13: 9780748640300
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 268
• Editor: Nerbonne John, Gooskens Charlotte, Kürschner Sebastian, Van Bezooijen Renée