Parsers In Tutors

What Are They Good For?

Authors

  • V. Melissa Holland
  • Richard Maisanp
  • Cathie Alderks
  • Jeffrey Martin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/cj.v11i1.28-46

Keywords:

parser, language tutor

Abstract

This paper looks at the possibilities and limitations of parser-based language tutors. Our observations draw from a project by the U.S. Army Research Institute (ARI to develop a German tutor BRIDGE, which revolves around a parser.

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2013-01-14

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Holland, V. M., Maisanp, R., Alderks, C., & Martin, J. (2013). Parsers In Tutors: What Are They Good For?. CALICO Journal, 11(1), 28-46. https://doi.org/10.1558/cj.v11i1.28-46