LING 144Computational Methods in Linguistics
Introduction to computational methods in linguistics, with little background in computer programming. Possible topics include: regular expressions, annotation, databases, and search. Students learn contemporary techniques in team-based programming, annotation, and use of language models. (Formerly Computational Methods for Linguists.)
Prerequisite(s): LING 50, or by permission of the instructor.
- All students - If you completed the prerequisites but get an error message email your proof of prerequisite material to the department at ling@ucsc.edu for approval to enroll. If you are enrolled in the prerequisite in Session 1, email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission number.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 5:20pm–6:55pm | PhysSciences 136 | P. Anand | Open 15/30 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:00am–12:30pm | Online | P. Anand | Open 14/25 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pranav Anand | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 65% | 51 |
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