EFL University Students’ Awareness Toward Artificial Intelligence as a Language Learning Partner
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https://doi.org/10.31185/wjfh.Vol22.Iss2.1732Keywords:
Artificial intelligence, awareness, education, language learning, teaching process, university studentsAbstract
Recently, artificial intelligence has become a significant part of the educational system. It is characterized by transforming the education system's functioning, increasing institutions' competitiveness, and empowering teachers as well as students at all language levels. Voice aids, like Apple Siri, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa, allow students to interact with different learning materials without communicating with their teacher. The current study investigates EFL university students’ awareness of artificial intelligence in the overall educational system. It also seeks to examine the efficiency of artificial intelligence, specifically in the language learning process. The nature of this study is a descriptive one. Twenty university students were chosen to be the sample of this study. Closed-ended questions are the type of questionnaire utilized in the current study. The results of the questionnaire reveal that the majority of university students are aware of artificial intelligence tools when assisting and developing their proficiency and competency levels.
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