Humanity is rapidly entering an era of global technology represented by artificial intelligence. With the support of technology, applied linguistics research is also soaring to new heights. In 2024, Shanghai’s Jiao Tong University is hosting the "Language Technology Workshop" as part of its International Summer School. It is set to bring together many renowned linguists and young research talents, providing young linguistics scholars with the opportunity to learn and master research tools and their practical applications in the field. PhD and master's students in linguistics and related fields, as well as outstanding undergraduate students, are welcome to inquire and register!

A poster for the 2024 "Language Technology Workshop" of Shanghai Jiao Tong University's International Summer School. [Photo/WeChat account: sjtuisc]

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Basic information

Target audience: Postgraduate students and outstanding undergraduates in linguistics and related fields

Time: July 8-19, 2024

Address: Xuhui campus, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Language: Chinese and English (with interpretation provided if necessary)

Registration period: May 20 to June 7, 2024

Cost: No tuition or registration fees. Includes one complimentary dinner on July 8. Other meals, transportation, and accommodation expenses are self-funded. Shanghai Jiao Tong University offers an on-campus dormitory with double rooms at a rate of 200 yuan ($27.6) per day per person.

International students (non-domestic) can apply for scholarships provided by the China Scholarship Council, with 10 accommodation-related scholarships available. Priority will be given to early registrants.

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Course introduction

The summer school focuses on the software and hardware technologies commonly used in the applied linguistics sector. The course provides ample hands-on practice opportunities to students and will also organize group discussions on the development and innovation of language learning and research concepts.

Course list (subject to change)

July 8:

Opening ceremony

Application of Mind Maps in Language Teaching

Application of Semi-Autonomous Learning Theory in Chinese Teaching

Application of Citation Tool Endnote

Welcome Dinner

July 9:

Eye Tracker Software and Hardware, and Application Examples

July 10:

Introduction to EEG Applications and Research Examples

Research on the Acquisition of Chinese Classifiers Based on EEG

July 11:

Speech Analysis Software Praat and Research Examples

July 12:

Chinese Placement Test Based on Web Technology

Research Design Discussion 1

July 13:

City Tour (Self-funded)

July 14:

Free Time

July 15:

Introduction to SPSS and Statistics

July 16:

Application of Qualitative Software Nvivo

Multimodal Corpus Description Based on ELAN

July 17:

Basics of Corpus and Text Statistics

July 18:

Application of Structural Equation Modeling 1

Research Design Discussion 2

July 19:

Application of Structural Equation Modeling 2

Research Design Exchange

Closing Ceremony and Award Ceremony

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Links for enrollment and contact persons

For Chinese applicants, please fill out this survey: https://www.wjx.top/vm/rC2gFjU.aspx#

Contact (e-mail): Professor Xu, Xj1909@sjtu.edu.cn

For international students, please fill out this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TLPS7XH

Contact (e-mail): Professor Zhu, Yiz1106@sjtu.edu.cn