Corpus linguistics, applied linguistics & technology in language education
perezparedes :::::::::::::::: Through the corpora list :::::::::::::::: We are happy to announce the release a new version of BabelNet, a project recently featured in a TIME magazine article. BabelNet (http://babelnet.org) is the largest multilingual encyclopedic dictionary and semantic network created by means of the seamless integration of the largest multilingual Web encyclopedia – i.e., Wikipedia – with the most … Read more
Doctor of Philosophy Programme (PhD) Access the info here.
Education and Migration: Languages Foregrounded taking place at Durham University, UK from 21 to 23 October 2016. Please share the call and consider offering an abstract – details are provided in the attachment (including a publication opportunity) and brief highlights are included below. 21-23 (Friday – Sunday) October, 2016, School of Education, Durham University, … Read more
Nice tool to build online timelines.
Why is legal language so complicated? Legislative drafters and linguists compare notes Wednesday 29 June 2016, 14.00 to 17.30 Venue: Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, 17 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DR Description: The last decades have witnessed important innovations in legislative drafting but have we succeeded in producing perfect laws? Just because a bill … Read more
The 2017 conference of the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) will be held at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront in Portland, Oregon. Nationally and internationally, the AAAL conference has a reputation as a comprehensive and stimulating conference including in-depth colloquia and paper sessions, topical and thought-provoking plenary presentations, excellent book exhibits, and plentiful … Read more