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Computational Approaches to Syntax: Advances and Applications

by Sophia Martin 1,*
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FLCS  2019, 3; 1(1), 3; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20191030
Received: 30 August 2019 / Accepted: 26 September 2019 / Published Online: 30 October 2019
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Abstract

The field of computational approaches to syntax has experienced significant advancements over the past few decades, transforming both the study of linguistic phenomena and the development of practical applications. This paper outlines the evolution of computational syntax, focusing on the innovations that have propelled the field forward. It begins by examining the foundational computational models of Noam Chomsky and the later developments of transformational-generative grammar, which laid the groundwork for syntax-based computational analysis. Subsequently, the paper delves into the advent of statistical and corpus-based methods, which have expanded the scope of syntax research and facilitated more robust linguistic analysis. The integration of machine learning techniques has further enhanced predictive models and allowed for the automatic parsing of complex linguistic structures. The applications of these computational methods are broad, ranging from natural language processing to computational linguistics and even to neuroscience. The paper concludes by highlighting the potential future directions for computational syntax, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration for continued advancements.

Keywords: Computational Syntax, Linguistic Analysis, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Interdisciplinary Research.;
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Martin, S. Computational Approaches to Syntax: Advances and Applications. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 2019, 1, 3. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20191030
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Martin, Sophia 2019. "Computational Approaches to Syntax: Advances and Applications" Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies 1, no.1:3. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20191030
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