Dr. Mats Rooth

Professor

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Biography

Mats Rooth is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Cornell University. His research interests encompass computational linguistics and natural language semantics. He has worked extensively on mixed symbolic and probabilistic models, particularly focusing on syntax, lexicon, contrastive intonation, ellipsis, and presupposition. Currently, his work also delves into finite state models of phonology and phonetics. Rooth has contributed significantly to the field with numerous publications, including his work on the interactions of language, image, and discourse representation. His studies include examining the semantics of adverbs in quantification and the indexing of media within complex narratives. Besides his academic duties, Rooth is actively involved in mentoring doctoral students and leading research initiatives in linguistics and philosophy. He participates in various conferences and workshops, sharing his findings and insights with the academic community. His continued analytic pursuits promise to advance the understanding of language structure and meaning.

Research Interests

Courses

LING 3390: Independent Study in Linguistics LING 4493: Honors Thesis Research LING 7701: Directed Research LING 7711: Semantics Seminar

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture