Information sheet
Basic information
Languages of learning English , Finnish
Grading scale Pass-Fail
Course type Communication and language studies
Course level Other studies
Organiser Centre for Multilingual Academic Communication
Higher education institution University of Jyväskylä
CEFR level B2
Content and goals
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to
Assess and describe their own proficiency in using AI-generated content ethically, effectively and appropriately in their own studies at different stages of the research and communication processes; and document and reference them appropriately.
Demonstrate their understanding of how to exploit AI tools such as large language models in their own learning.
Critically assess and discuss current public debates about AI and its impact across different languages and cultures.
Critically assess their own and others’ machine-generated texts, including issues of accuracy, cultural context and nuance.
Demonstrate their understanding of the application of AI in workplace contexts relevant to their own interests.
Content
Course description
The course develops students’ AI literacies by offering them a general understanding of how AI and large language models such as ChatGPT (collectively referred to as “AI” or “AI tools”) may be used in academic and working life. By the end of the course, students should be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to use AI tools effectively and ethically in their academic and working life, while being aware of the potential challenges and limitations associated with these technologies.
Additional information
3-4 credits are available. 4 credits are awarded for completion of class work, assignments and an agreed project. 3 credits are awarded for completion of class work and assignments only, without the project.
The language of instruction is mainly English, but the teaching may be assisted by multilingual means and other languages.
Prerequisites
Description of prerequisites
Before studying this course, students should already have been introduced to the academic writing and information search processes in their field.
Course materials
The information has not been given.
Classification
Fields of study
Fields of education (Ministry of Education and Culture), Humanities
Search tags
tekoäly
AI
Responsible persons and contact information
Responsible teacher
Christopher Jarvis
christopher.e.jarvis@jyu.fi
Responsible teacher
Jenny Tarvainen
jenny.h.tarvainen@jyu.fi
Responsible teacher
Maria Lampinen
maria.s.lampinen@jyu.fi
Responsible organisations
Centre for Multilingual Academic Communication 100 %