Dr. Gerlof Bouma

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gerlof Bouma is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in theoretical computational linguistics. His research interests intersect theoretical frameworks and empirical methodologies, focusing on syntactic questions through the utilization of corpora and computational methods. Bouma engages in constructing resources such as annotated corpora that facilitate detailed linguistic research. He has contributed to multiple publications, including works on grammatical error detection, linguistic resources relevant to historical linguistics, and corpus linguistics insights. His collaborative efforts are evident in various editorial roles and contributions to notable handbooks and conference proceedings relevant to the digital experimental humanities and computational linguistics.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).