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Theoretical approaches to Lexical Constraints

On March 3rd 2022, the ACLC research group on lexical restrictions organizes a one-day on-campus workshop: Theoretical approaches to Lexical Constraints Venue: VOC-zaal, Bushuis (Kloveniersburgwal 48, Amsterdam)   The full program, abstracts, and registration are online: https://lexicalrestrictions.com/events/ Participation is free and includes coffee and lunch, but please register on-line no later than 24 February.  

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UiL-OTS Colloquium: Lasha Abzianidze

Lasha Abzianidze will give a talk at the next UiL-OTS Colloquium, on January 20 (15:30-17:00). The talk will be entitled Automating Natural Reasoning for Natural Language. More information and the link can be found here Abstract In general, detecting semantic relations between the meanings of sentences requires reasoning, and it represents a substantial part of…

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Syntax Reading Group 14 February

In this SRG meeting Norbert and Peter will lecture on Chomsky’s Japan paper “Minimalism: where are we now, and where can we hope to go”. If you wish to join and you’re not registered yet please send an email to Roberta

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Syntax Reading Group 24 January

On the 24th of January we will round up the discussion on the UCLA lectures #2 and #3 If you wish to join the group please send an email to Roberta.

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Syntax Interface Lecture: Norbert Corver

On the 27th of January Norbert Cover will give a Syntax Interface Lecture with the title I did it mind’s way. Attendance is free but registration is required. More info can be found here. Abstract Manner is ubiquitous in human life. When we do things, we often do them in a particular way. This way of doing…

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