Linguistics and computer science intertwined in the mid-20th century. Computers help linguists better understand and analyze languages and computer scientists use linguistics to advance programming. For example, computational linguistics led to the development of AI assistants such as Siri and Google Assistant.

Here, we examine the relationship between these disciplines. We also look at how training in both areas can help professionals excel in the interdisciplinary and independent fields.

The relationship between linguistics and computer science

Linguistics and computer science both deal with languages. 

While linguistics examines conveyance, processing, and the evolution of natural languages, computer science applies the same questions to programming.

Both fields deal with syntax, semantics, and instructions