W6: Language

This week, we will discuss how language is learned through mechanisms of statistical learning and prediction.

Goals

• Discuss key debates in language learning
• Discuss statistical learning, prediction, and large language models

Prep

Before Tuesday

• Complete W6 Activity 1

Before Thursday

• Complete W6 Activity 2

After Thursday

• See the Apply section

Try

Here you will find the slides for each class session as well as links to any demos/activities we may do in class.

Slides

W6: Language 1

W6: Language 2

Activities

W6: Exit Ticket

Apply

Here are the to-do’s for the week:

• Week 6 Exit Ticket (due Thursday)

• Week 6 Quiz (due Sunday)

• Post any lingering questions here

• Extra credit opportunities:

  • Submit Exra Credit Questions (1 point for 8 submissions)
  • Submit Optional Meme Submission (1 point for winners!)