# Syllabus

## General

* Book: [https://emory.gitbook.io/conversational-ai](https://emory.gitbook.io/conversational-ai/)
* GitHub: <https://github.com/emory-courses/conversational-ai>
* Time: MW 2:30PM - 3:45PM
* Location: White Hall 112

## Instructors

* [Jinho Choi](mailto:jinho.choi@emory.edu)\
  Associate Professor of Computer Science\
  Office Hours → MW 4PM - 5:30PM, MSC W302F
* [Talyn Fan](mailto:talyn.hsieh.fan@emory.edu)\
  Research Engineer at the Emory NLP Research Lab\
  Office Hours → TuTh 1PM - 2:30PM, MSC W302B (<https://emory.zoom.us/j/94134466856>)
* [Benjamin Ascoli](mailto:benjamin.ascoli@emory.edu)\
  Ph.D. student of Computer Science and Informatics\
  Office Hours → MW 11:30AM - 1PM, MSC W302B
* [Sichang Tu](mailto:sichang.tu@emory.edu)\
  Ph.D. student of Computer Science and Informatics\
  Office Hours → MW 1PM - 2:30PM, MSC W302B

## Grading

* 1 + 7 topical quizzes: 55%
* 3 LINC discussions: 10%
* Project proposal: 15%
* Final project: 20%
* Your work is governed by the [Emory Honor Code](http://catalog.college.emory.edu/academic/policies-regulations/honor-code.html). Honor code violations (e.g., copies from any source, including colleagues and internet sites) will be referred to the [Emory Honor Council](http://college.emory.edu/oue/current-students/honor-council.html).
* Excuses for exam absence/rescheduling and other serious personal events (health, family, personal related, etc.) that affect course performance must be accompanied by a letter from the [Office of Undergraduate Education](http://college.emory.edu/home/administration/office/undergraduate/).

## Topical Quizzes

* For every topic, one quiz will be assigned to check if you keep up with the materials.
* Quizzes must be submitted individually. Discussions are allowed; however, your work must be original.
* Late submissions within a week will be accepted with a grading penalty of 15% and will not be accepted once the solutions are discussed in class.

## LINC Discussions

* You will meet with students from [IDS 385W - Translation: Who, What, How](https://emory.gitbook.io/conversational-ai/supplements/linc-course) three times:
  * 02/08 (W): evening (60 mins), 6PM, Atwood 215
  * 03/15 (W): evening (60 mins), 6PM, Atwood 215
  * 04/24 (M): evening (75 mins), 6PM, Atwood 215
* For the first two meetings, you will meet in small groups. These meetings will not replace our regular class hours.
* For the third meeting, you will present your chatbot to LINC students. This meeting will replace our regular class hours.

## Project Proposal

* You are expected to:
  * Group a team of 3-4 members.
  * Give a presentation to propose your idea about the final project.
  * Write a proposal that illustrates details about your proposed project.
* Everyone in each group will receive the same grade for the project proposal.
* [Proposal Guidelines](https://emory.gitbook.io/conversational-ai/project/proposal-guidelines).

## Final Project

* You are expected to:
  * Give a presentation about your final project.
  * Give a demonstration of your system.
  * Write a final report that illustrates details about your work.
* Everyone in each group will receive the same grade for the final project.