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Topics in discourse analysis Davidson, James Edward

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This thesis deals with the theory and analysis of connected English discourse. The abstract theory of discourse, and its distinguishing characteristics, are discussed. Some problems in computer analysis of discourse are delineated; a method of analysis, based on a modified system of predictions is introduced, and illustrated with examples from simple stories. A program embodying these concepts is described. Finally, possibilities for discourse, and its place in computational linguistics, are discussed, and directions for further work indicated.

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Title
Topics in discourse analysis
Creator
Davidson, James Edward
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Date Issued
1976
Description
This thesis deals with the theory and analysis of connected English discourse. The abstract theory of discourse, and its distinguishing characteristics, are discussed. Some problems in computer analysis of discourse are delineated; a method of analysis, based on a modified system of predictions is introduced, and illustrated with examples from simple stories. A program embodying these concepts is described. Finally, possibilities for discourse, and its place in computational linguistics, are discussed, and directions for further work indicated.
Genre
Thesis/Dissertation
Type
Text
Language
eng
Date Available
2010-02-08
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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For non-commercial purposes only, such as research, private study and education. Additional conditions apply, see Terms of Use https://open.library.ubc.ca/terms_of_use.
DOI
10.14288/1.0051779
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/2429/19772
Degree
Master of Science - MSc
Program
Computer Science
Affiliation
Science, Faculty of; Computer Science, Department of
Degree Grantor
University of British Columbia
Campus
UBCV
Scholarly Level
Graduate
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