Translation Mining and Semantic Maps: A New Approach to Cross-Linguistic Research

Translation mining method (TM) is a cross-linguistic analysis originally developed in lexical typology. It uses parallel texts to map distributional patterns across languages, enabling fine-grained cross-linguistic comparisons. The lecture will be held on 2 April 2025 from 2:10 pm. It will introduce TM through two case studies:

1. HAVE-PERFECT constructions (Time in Translation project)
2. the semantics of bare nouns across diverse languages (HHRM group).

These examples demonstrate how TM refines semantic maps and enhances cross-linguistic analysis.

Following the talk, two hands-on workshops will guide participants through the TM workflow. Training data will be provided, but participants must bring a laptop. By the end, attendees will grasp TM’s research cycle, evaluate its relevance to their own work, and acquire the basic tools to conduct their own TM study.

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