English and AI: Terminology, Ethics and Writing (1cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Content scheduling

This on-demand, self-paced online course focuses on generative AI in English. English and AI is ideal for students and professionals seeking to future-proof their communication skills in English in the age of AI. You will learn to use AI tools responsibly, master essential terminology, and write with confidence in English. The course combines AI literacy, ethical awareness, and practical writing skills. The course introduces AI basics, essential AI terminology in English, AI ethics and risks, how to use generative AI in the writing process, and basic AI prompting techniques. You complete the course by studying course materials, taking quizzes, experimenting with AI tools, and participating in online discussions to share and reflect on your findings with your peers. You can study at your own pace. You will automatically receive a course completion badge, which will show in your Moodle profile.

Objective

The student is able to: - define and use key terms of AI in English - identify AI risks and key points of AI ethics in English - use AI tools responsibly for professional writing in English. Proficiency level: B2

Location and time

On-demand, continuous enrollment. At your own pace on the LUT Moodle platform.

Materials

You can find and access all course materials on the course Moodle page. The materials include videos, readings, AI-generated podcasts, and online activities.

Teaching methods

Continuous enrollment. This on-demand, self-paced online course focuses on generative AI in English. English and AI is ideal for students and professionals seeking to future-proof their communication skills in English in the age of AI. You will learn to use AI tools responsibly, master essential terminology, and write with confidence in English. The course combines AI literacy, ethical awareness, and practical writing skills. The course introduces AI basics, essential AI terminology in English, AI ethics and risks, how to use generative AI in the writing process, and basic AI prompting techniques. You complete the course by studying course materials, taking quizzes, experimenting with AI tools, and participating in online discussions to share and reflect on your findings with your peers. You can study at your own pace. You will automatically receive a course completion badge, which will show in your Moodle profile. NOTE: Please do not enroll if you have already completed AI Corner. This course is an updated version of AI Corner and covers much of the same content.

International connections

Online, on-demand. The course is available on the LUT Moodle platform.

Completion alternatives

No alternative completion options.

Student workload

The estimated course workload is 1 ECTS (27 hours), including self-study and completing quizzes and course activities.

Qualifications

The course is suitable for anyone with little to no prior knowledge of using generative AI in English. The course is at the CEFR B2 English level. To successfully complete the course, you should have strong English skills. You should also have good digital skills and be comfortable signing up for online systems.