Generative Lexicon Theory
and the Computational Lexicon:
Course Outline
August 12-16, 1996
12.8.96:
Mechanisms of Generative Lexicon I:
Representational Foundations
- Ambiguity, Polysemy, and Semantic Expressiveness
- The Semantic Type System
- Theory of Arguments: True, Default, and Shadow arguments
- Event Structure
- Qualia Structure
13.8.96:
Mechanisms of Generative Lexicon II:
Coercion and Closure
- Lexical Inheritance Theory
- Unified Types
- Dot Objects
- Computational Representation of Inherited Attributes
- Grammatical Consequences
14.8.96:
Generative Mechanisms in Semantics:
Co-composition, Subselection
- Type Coercion
- Causatives
- Experiencer Predicates
- Adjectival Modification and Subselection
- Co-Composition I
15.8.96
Computational Aspects:
Compound Interpretation, Inheritance Theory
- Co-Composition II
- Closure Principles
- Compound Interpretation
- Agentive Nominals
16.8.96
The Computational Lexicion:
Open Questions, Possible Applications
- Compounds II
- Dot Objects II
- Information Extraction
- Document Enhancement and Web Potential Applications