In addition to theoretical work, she has explored applications to resolving disputes about the interpretation of both recorded conversation and the language of legal statutes, and to the generation and recognition of natural language in computer-based information delivery systems. Work on syntactic constraints explores the criteria for an optimal description of the syntax of natural languages. Recent research has involved generating natural language sentences from semantic specifications and describing acquisition of first-language competence with a minimum of apriori assumptions. Green's work on the nature and analysis of implicated meaning, some of which is done in collaboration with J. Morgan, explores the relationship between what is said and what is conveyed that was first broached in Grice's seminal work on logic and conversation. It suggests that Grice's programme has explanatory value over a much broader domain than many commentators have given it credit for, including referential meaning and social aspects of language use.
Current projects involve modelling natural language dialog in human-computer interactions.
Green's research contributes to the Institute's Biological Intelligence theme in its concern with the character of knowledge of syntax and of the principles that govern semantic and pragmatic interpretation in natural language understanding. This site also utilizes JavaScript technology. Best viewed with 800x600 pixel resolution or greater.