國立政治大學英國語文學系

Reconceptualizing L2 Writing Instruction in the AI Era 

– Speech from Dr. Paul Kei Matsuda

Title: Reconceptualizing L2 Writing Instruction in the AI Era

Time: 14:00～17:00, May 30th, 2024 (Thu) 

Venue: 台北市文山區指南路二段64號國立政治大學，學思樓201教室

Speaker: Dr. Paul Kei Matsuda

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Abstract:

Artificial Intelligence—especially generative AI—has become a hot topic, and educators and policy makers are scrambling to figure out what to do. Some are excited about the new tools while many are afraid it is going to compromise student learning. Some even see the advent of generative AI as a threat to career opportunities for themselves and for their students. In this presentation, we will explore what we know and what we do not know about the emerging AI technologies and their implications for teaching writing. We will also discuss what we can do to use AI productively while avoiding the possible pitfalls for learning. 

Speaker’s information:

Paul Kei Matsuda is Professor of English and Director of Second Language Writing at Arizona State University, where he works closely with doctoral students specializing in second language writing from various disciplinary perspectives. He has published widely in applied linguistics, writing studies and TESOL, and has received a number of prestigious awards for his publications. He uses a diverse array of theoretical and methodological tools to investigate topics such as disciplinary history, identity in written discourse, professional development, writing for publication, writing and language assessment, teaching and learning, and writing program administration.

More information about Dr. Paul Kei Matsuda can be seen on his webpage: https://pmatsuda.net/about

Note: This speech will be delivered in English.