Computational linguistics bridges the gap between linguistics and computer science, focusing on developing techniques to understand and analyze human language. This field facilitates the development of applications such as automatic translation, speech recognition, and text analysis, advancing language processing in the digital age.

Computational linguistics, an interdisciplinary field, specializes in the computational modeling of natural language. At Stockholm University, our research in computational linguistics emphasizes multilingual language processing, encompassing both contemporary and historical texts. We are dedicated to developing resources and tools that facilitate textual analysis across diverse areas from various times and places. 

Our work involves the use of advanced computer programs to analyze and compare thousands of languages, processing billions of words to identify noteworthy sentences. This approach not only introduces innovative methodologies to traditional areas of linguistics, such as linguistic typology, but also lays the groundwork for numerous language technology applications and research in the humanities and social sciences.

Since the 1960s, Stockholm University has been at the forefront of research in computational linguistics. Our current projects focus on the cognitive and computational modeling of language acquisition and the expansive field of digital humanities. Our research not only advances our understanding of human language through computational means but also contributes significantly to the field of language technology, enhancing tools and applications used in everyday life. Read more about our group, projects and education below. 

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