NLPROC: Argument Mining in Natural Language Processing
Where does a text state an argument? Are there conditions under which it is valid? What is the quality of the argument? These questions can be answered automatically with the help of a computer, at least to some extent.
In this seminar, we will first cover the basics of natural language processing based on the student's knowledge in the class. Afterward, each week will be dedicated to specific topics in the area of argument mining, such as assessing argument quality, frames in argumentation, stance detection, emotions in arguments, convincingness in arguments, and biases. Each student picks one paper from a selected list and presents it in class.
Where does a text state an argument? Are there conditions under which it is valid? What is the quality of the argument? These questions can be answered automatically with the help of a computer, at least to some extent.
In this seminar, we will first cover the basics of natural language processing based on the student's knowledge in the class. Afterward, each week will be dedicated to specific topics in the area of argument mining, such as assessing argument quality, frames in argumentation, stance detection, emotions in arguments, convincingness in arguments, and biases. Each student picks one paper from a selected list and presents it in class.
- Moderator/in: Lynn Greschner
- Moderator/in: Roman Klinger
Semester: 2024/25 Wintersemester