Applied Programming
This in-depth course teaches you advanced programming techniques designed to help you tackle complex challenges in language and speech technology.
In this course you will practise solving complex problems in language and speech technology, by constructing programmes in Python. You will also learn more about:
- Efficient Programming - Learn to create time- and memory-efficient programs. The course covers essential concepts such as algorithms and data structures appropriate for addressing specific problems within language and speech technology, optimized performance, and efficiency.
- Use of External Libraries - Develop the ability to independently identify when and how external libraries should be integrated into your projects. You will gain practical experience in finding, evaluating, and implementing these libraries to enhance your programs.
- Collaboration and Documentation - Learn to effectively contribute to larger software projects by constructing well-organized program components and following industry standards for code structure and documentation.
Applied Programming is an in-depth course and you need the course Introduction to programming to be eligible.
Both courses are given in the Master's programme in AI and Language.

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Course structure
Teaching format
Instruction is given in the form of lectures and laboratory sessions.
Assessment
This course is examined on the basis of written assignments and a written examination.
Examiner
Robert Östling (examiner and coordinating teacher)
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Contact
For more contact details, see our education pages:
Contact information for student affairs
If you have questions about the Master's programme in AI and Language, contact us at master-ai@ling.su.se.
Student Office- Visiting address
C378
- Office hours
Tuesdays 9–10
Wednesdays 13–15
Thursdays 13–16
- Phone hours
Tuesdays 9–10
Wednesdays 13–15
Thursdays 9–11 and 13–16
- Irregular office hours
The Student Office will be closed from 23 December until 6 January, we are open again on the 7 January. I you have questions for us during this period, you can email us at exp@ling.su.se.