Workshops

The MAXQDA Starter Workshop begins with a brief overview of the programme interface. Participants will then work through the content in demonstrations and independent, guided exercises. The workshop focuses on the concrete application of the functions presented using sample data. It offers the opportunity to ask questions, in particular, how one's own research projects and chosen research methods can be implemented with MAXQDA.
 
After this workshop, participants will be able to optimally prepare their data for use and analysis with MAXQDA and read it into the programme. They will be familiar with the functions of MAXQDA relevant to a basic analysis of their data. 

When & Where

When : Friday, 4^th of October, 9 am-12 pm. 

Where : Unitobler, room F-121; Registraton required

In this multi-part workshop in collaboration with the Digital Humanities, we offer a general introduction to Automated Speech Recognition (ASR) using OpenAI Whisper. We discuss the benefits and risks of using automated transcription for research, especially in a low-resource language such as Swiss German, and we offer individual support at any level.

You can register for individual coaching sessions (approximately 1 hour per session) to receive personalized support at any level for utilizing ASR in your research. These sessions can involve working with your own data, if applicable, and may include assistance with software installation, the application of specialized scripts, automated alignment, speaker diarization, and more.

Registration 
Please register via info.csls@unibe.ch for either the entire event or individual parts.

When & Where

7 Oct, 14:15-15.45, Unitobler, room F-121 – Guest lecture Andreas Weilinghoff: AI vs. Human? Cutting-Edge Technology Transforming Linguistic Research 

7 Oct, 16:15-17:45, Unitobler, room F-121 – Workshop Andreas Weilinghoff: Practical Introduction to ASR with OpenAI Whisper

8 Oct, 09:00-12:00, Unibe Main Building, room 033 – Individual Coaching Sessions with Andreas Weilinghoff 

8 Oct, 12:15-13:45, Unibe Main Building, room 033 – Guest lecture Daniel Perruchoud and Vincenzo Timmel: Fine-Tuning OpenAI Whisper for Swiss German

• What can I do with Sociolinguistics as a career?
• How do I write a competitive CV that showcases my skills in Sociolinguistics? 
• How can I present myself effectively to future employers?

In this full-day workshop, you will meet several CSLS alumni, who will talk about their current careers and how skills from the Sociolinguistics MA inform their current work. You will also gain hands-on skills in CV writing and interviewing from a career coach, with focus on the nuances of the Swiss system and how to package skills acquired in language-based MA programs.

When & Where

When : 25^th of October 2024, 10.15 - 16.45

Where : Unitobler, Room F-121