Designing and Implementing a Syntactic Parser

Abstract

Large computer parsers, or language analyzers, can be designed to recognize most correct structures of a natural language and reject most incorrect structures. In order for these parsers to function as effective writing aids for language students, several other kinds of programs must be designed to work with them. A lexicon database, programs to aid the developers, and a word processor for eventual student users are examples. Further commercial tools such as the programming language and editors should be chosen for their ability to enhance teanmwork among language and computer specialists. Examples are selected from the Syncheck project, a large parser of German now being implemented.