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Department of Computational Linguistics

First Tips for First-year Students

How to enrol for courses

  1. You study the guidelines and study regulations (see below) of the major and minor subjects you have taken and determine which courses you should take in the various subjects in the first semester.
  2. You use the electronic course catalogue to determine whether time conflicts arise; if such conflicts arise, proceed according to the information in our "FAQ on the Study of Computational Linguistics" under the heading "Course Planning/Modules" "What can you do if courses in major and minor/subjects overlap"?
  3. You book the courses with the university's booking tool (please note booking deadlines! see also details on module booking).
  4. All CL courses are displayed as campus courses in OLAT. When you book a module, you are automatically registered (after 4 hours at the latest) as a participant in the corresponding OLAT course.

Tip for the booking of modules for the first semesters

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If you have no programming knowledge and your timetable permits it, it is advantageous to combine Programming Techniques in Computational Linguistics 1 with a visit to Informatics I. Both offer an introduction to the programming language Python, but have different approaches. But don't overstrain yourself! You should definitely prioritise the modules of the module group Introduction to Computational Linguistics or rather the compulsory courses in your Major/Minor. 

Where can I find important documents and leaflets for my studies?

On our download page you will find our most important documents, leaflets etc.

Please always consult the site Student Service of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences which publishes information about dates, admission, student mobility, modules and exams and about the completion of your studies.

Where are announcements, tutor positions, etc. advertised?

Our mailing list "cl-listATlists.ifi.uzh.ch" distributes information (important announcements, excursions, courses, vacant tutoring positions, job offers) to our students. Be sure to subscribe to this mailing list!

Student counselling

For questions that are not answered in the guidelines and study regulations or the FAQs, please contact the Student Advisor for Computational Linguistics.

First semester day

The first semester day of the University of Zurich's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences usually takes place on the Thursday in the week before the semester starts. There you will get to know your university, your minor and major study programs and – last but not least - your fellow students. 

Check Welcome Days for new students at UZH page for further events for new students! 

MA students of Computational Linguistics are welcome to attend the events. However, there will be a special reception with pizza apero on Monday 18.9.2023 from 17h in the social room at AND 2.11, where the study program will be presented and questions answered.

 

In the first part, you will attend the general information event of the Dean of Studies Office. Afterwards, you will participate in the specific introduction of your study programs.

Program for Thursday, September 14, 2023

08.15 - 08.45h  Welcome by the Office of the Dean of Studies

  • Welcome and information by Co-Deans of Studies and Head of the Dean of Studies Office
  • Venue:  Aula KOL-G-201
09:15 - 10.15  Introductory Session Minor Computational Linguistics and Language Technology (BA)
  • Most important information about the study program and the Department of Computational Linguistics.
  • Venue: Room KOL-G-209
10:45 – 11:45 Introductory session Minor Computational Linguistics and Language Technology (BA)
  • Most important information about the study program and the Department of Computational Linguistics.
  • Venue: Room KOL-G-209
12:00 – 14:00 On-Site Campus Tour; Starts in Raum KOL-G-209
  • Board members of the Fachverein will take you on a tour at the UZH center and then travel with you to the Oerlikon campus (including a visit to the mensa with free lunch there:-). A tour through the Department of Computational Linguistics at the Andreasstrasse will be offered as well.

 

Presentation is available online.

Presentation First Semester Day 2023 (in English) (PDF, 7 MB)

Weiterführende Informationen

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Education

First semester day, Thu 14 September 2023

The first semester day of the University of Zurich's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences usually takes place on Thursday in the week before the start of the semester. Get to know your university, faculty and major better through personal contact!

Student Consultation

For questions that are not answered in the guidelines and study regulations, read the FAQ first. Please also consult the site Student Services of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

If a question remains unanswered, please contact the Student Advisor for Computational Linguistics.

International students

Information for International students: International Scholars Center

For detailed information on what you need to take into account upon relocating to Switzerland, please refer to  Before and After Arrival.

Downloads

Download guidelines and other important documents here.

CL Mailing List

Information (important announcements, excursions, courses, vacancies for tutors, job offers) is distributed to our students via our mailing list.
 

Demos

We collect web-based demos of different applications. Try out what language technology systems can do!