Learning a new language can be exciting, but we don’t always have the resources to push ourselves to the next level.
In “Learning Languages with AI”, you will learn how to enhance language learning with the help of generative AI tools. Identify your strengths and areas for improvement, then explore how you can responsibly harness AI to enhance your language skills even further. Throughout the course, you’ll work to create unique and personalized lessons tailored to your learning style and goals. Learn to use strategic approaches based on your skill level to improve your spoken and written communication in any language. Whether you’re new to generative AI tools or are a chatbot expert, this course will meet you where you are to embark on an enjoyable and satisfying language-learning journey.
In this module, you will learn about the course structure and choose how to engage with it. We will explore the benefits of using generative AI for language learning. You will practice a conversation with a generative AI tool and learn about the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). The CEFR helps to identify language goals and to describe them to generative AI.
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5个视频15篇阅读材料1个作业2个应用程序项目1个讨论话题
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5个视频•总计35分钟
Meet your instructor•4分钟
What’s possible now with AI•5分钟
Delegating communication tasks to an AI tools vs. language learning with an AI tool•8分钟
A framework for telling your AI what you can do in your target language •13分钟
Introduction to AI task: Your can-do communication goals•5分钟
15篇阅读材料•总计143分钟
Instructor Profile•3分钟
Syllabus•10分钟
Help us learn more about you!•10分钟
What you can do with AI in this course•10分钟
Module 1 overview•10分钟
Introduction to generative AI tools•10分钟
AI task instructions: Meet a generative AI tool•10分钟
AI task example A: Meeting a family friend•10分钟
AI task example B: Running into an old friend•10分钟
Introduction to the Gamut Workbook and Gallery•10分钟
A useful framework to describe language: Introduction to the CEFR•10分钟
Using AI to figure out your current CEFR level•10分钟
AI task instructions: Identify precise can-do communication goals you want to work on in this course•10分钟
AI task example A: CEFR A2 travel-related goals•10分钟
AI task example B: CEFR B2 employment-related goals•10分钟
1个作业•总计15分钟
Module 1 assessment•15分钟
2个应用程序项目•总计45分钟
Reflect: Meet a generative AI tool•15分钟
Reflection: Identify precise goals•30分钟
1个讨论话题•总计10分钟
Share your takeaways•10分钟
AI and IRL exposure, study, and practice
第 2 单元•小时 后完成
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In this module, you'll use generative AI to achieve a language goal. We'll introduce the CRESP model (Context and Communication Objective, Reflection, Exposure, Study, and Practice) to plan engaging generative AI and real-life language learning activities. Context refers to the situation for using the language, and Communication Objective defines your communicative purpose. Reflecting on each component accelerates language development. Exposure, Study, and Practice are core elements of language learning. You'll design and complete three generative AI activities, one for each component, to enhance your language skills.
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5个视频14篇阅读材料1个作业3个应用程序项目1个讨论话题
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5个视频•总计18分钟
Breaking down one of your language learning goals: Exposure, study, practice, and reflection•8分钟
Since language learning is social, where does AI come in?•2分钟
Introduction to AI task: Get some exposure•2分钟
Introduction to AI Task: Use your reflection to plan and do some AI-aided vocabulary studying•2分钟
Introduction to AI task: Do some practice•4分钟
14篇阅读材料•总计140分钟
Module 2 overview•10分钟
The CRESP model•10分钟
AI task instructions: Get some exposure•10分钟
AI task example A: Exposure to speaking for job interviews•10分钟
AI task example B: Exposure to reading for researching employers•10分钟
AI task example C: Learning how to write names of tourist attractions in Urdu•10分钟
AI task instructions: Use your reflection to guide some AI-aided vocabulary study•10分钟
AI task example A: Useful vocabulary for “tell us about yourself” in job interviews•10分钟
AI Task example B: Useful vocabulary for understanding reading about employers•10分钟
AI task example C: Writing your country of origin in Urdu•10分钟
AI task instructions: Do some practice•10分钟
AI Task example A: Example of answering “tell me about yourself” and impromptu follow-up questions•10分钟
AI task example B: Read real news articles in English to prepare for interviews•10分钟
AI task example C: Writing a note in Urdu•10分钟
1个作业•总计15分钟
Module 2 assessment•15分钟
3个应用程序项目•总计90分钟
Reflection: Get some exposure•30分钟
Reflection: AI-aided vocabulary study•30分钟
Reflection: Do some practice•30分钟
1个讨论话题•总计10分钟
Share your takeaways•10分钟
Wisely using your AI tools
第 3 单元•小时 后完成
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In this module, you'll enhance your generative AI-supported language learning. We'll delve deeper into context to elicit more accurate language use in specific situations. You'll experiment with low-context and high-context prompts. Additionally, you'll explore and evaluate generative AI-powered language learning apps, helping you choose effective tools in the future. Lastly, we'll address the challenge of measuring progress in self-directed language learning by identifying ways to leverage both generative AI and real-life experiences to track your development.
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4个视频13篇阅读材料1个作业3个应用程序项目1个讨论话题
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4个视频•总计18分钟
The importance of supplying context•4分钟
Video interview: How one data scientist uses generative AI in her academic writing process•7分钟
Choosing among generative AI-equipped language learning apps •5分钟
Introduction to using generative AI for language self-assessment •1分钟
13篇阅读材料•总计130分钟
Module 3 overview•10分钟
Examples of low- and higher-context prompts and results •10分钟
AI task instructions: The power of context •10分钟
AI task example A: Job interview question generation•10分钟
AI task example B: Cover letter writing•10分钟
Framework for evaluating apps for your own learning objectives•10分钟
AI task instructions: Evaluate an AI-powered language learning app •10分钟
AI task example A: Learning menu items with an app•10分钟
AI task example B: Social conversation with a language learning app•10分钟
Ways to use generative AI for language self-assessment•10分钟
AI task instructions: Language self-assessment with AI•10分钟
AI task example A: Assess an interview answer•10分钟
AI task example B: Assess cover letter draft•10分钟
1个作业•总计15分钟
Module 3 assessment•15分钟
3个应用程序项目•总计90分钟
Reflection: The power of context•30分钟
Reflection: Evaluate a language learning app•30分钟
Reflection: Language self-assessment•30分钟
1个讨论话题•总计10分钟
Share your takeaways•10分钟
Identifying the limits of AI tools
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In this module, you'll address challenges in using generative AI for language learning and develop strategies to overcome them. AI-generated language can often sound generic and lack diversity due to its training data and reproduction of the most common patterns in that data. You'll explore creative ways to push the limits of generative AI tools. Additionally, you'll investigate biases in generative AI, learn to recognize them, and discover strategies to mitigate their impact. Finally, you'll navigate the complex issue of plagiarism when using generative AI for writing in your target language.
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5个视频13篇阅读材料1个作业2个应用程序项目1个讨论话题
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5个视频•总计37分钟
Nurturing your own voice in an additional language•14分钟
Introduction to AI task: Identifying and diminishing bias •7分钟
Part 1: Definitions of plagiarism•3分钟
Part 2: Layers of culture and plagiarism•4分钟
Part 3: Example plagiarism policies•9分钟
13篇阅读材料•总计130分钟
Module 4 overview•10分钟
AI limitations in explaining language errors•10分钟
Protecting your privacy•10分钟
Sources of bias in generative AI•10分钟
Language bias: Poor performance in most languages•10分钟
Types of bias in generative AI output•10分钟
AI task instructions: Identifying and diminishing bias•10分钟
AI task example A: Identifying and diminishing bias•10分钟
AI task example B: Identifying and diminishing bias•10分钟
Plagiarism resources•10分钟
AI task instructions: Exploring your voice and plagiarism•10分钟
AI task example A: A high school student•10分钟
AI task example B: An administrative assistant writing email correspondence in her second language•10分钟
1个作业•总计15分钟
Module 4 assessment•15分钟
2个应用程序项目•总计60分钟
Reflection: Identifying and diminishing bias•30分钟
Reflection: Exploring your voice and plagiarism•30分钟
1个讨论话题•总计10分钟
Share your takeaways•10分钟
Making your personalized language learning plan
第 5 单元•小时 后完成
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In this module you’ll create a plan for continued language learning using generative AI, media, and human interaction. We’ll begin by exploring the benefits of planning. You'll use generative AI tools to save time and brainstorm ideas for your plan. We'll discuss how to evolve and improve your plan over time. Finally, you'll learn how to use generative AI to brainstorm additional ways to enhance your language skills through broader human communication beyond generative AI.
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4个视频10篇阅读材料1个作业2个应用程序项目1个讨论话题
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4个视频•总计15分钟
The advantages of making a plan•2分钟
Including IRL exposure, study, and practice in your plan•5分钟
Using generative AI to brainstorm language learning activities•3分钟
Farewell•5分钟
10篇阅读材料•总计100分钟
Module 5 overview•10分钟
Templates for your learning plan•10分钟
AI task instructions: Using AI to craft your plan•10分钟
AI task example A: Using AI to craft your plan•10分钟
AI task example B: Using AI to craft your plan•10分钟
AI task instructions: Improving your plan over time•10分钟
AI task example A: Improving your plan over time•10分钟
AI task example B: Improving your plan over time•10分钟
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Which generative AI tools will we use in this course?
The course encourages you to use the generative AI tools that you have access to and enjoy using. Because the availability and popularity of AI tools are constantly changing, the course teaches you how to assess and select any generative AI tool for your language learning needs.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.