Fall 2023 - LING 250 D100
Computational Text Analysis (4)
Class Number: 2718
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
BurnabyOct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Maite Taboada
mtaboada@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5585
Office: RCB 8109
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Introduces basics of text analysis through Python programming. Core concepts include: data capture and manipulation; data cleaning and preprocessing; database management; big data; natural language processing; introductory machine learning; text classification. Students with credit for SDA 250 may not take this course for further credit.
COURSE DETAILS:
The course provides an introduction to Python through several packages for data analysis. No programming experience is required.
MODE OF INSTRUCTION/ DELIVERY:
The course will take place in person, in two two-hour blocks, one devoted mostly to lecture and explanation of concepts and the other to practice and lab work. Drop-in office hours will take place on Zoom.
PLATFORM: Canvas
TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED: a device with internet access
Grading
- Lab exercises 20%
- Minute papers 10%
- Assignments 30%
- In-class exams 40%
NOTES:
Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
None. Reading materials and slides will be made available on Canvas. Most of the material will be drawn from open sources.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities.
Please note that a grade of “FD” (Failed-Dishonesty) may be assigned as a penalty for academic dishonesty.
All student requests for accommodations for their religious practices must be made in writing by the end of the first week of classes or no later than one week after a student adds a course.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.