Language and AI in Asia: Challenges and Possibilites
Jieun Kiaer, Ju Seong Lee & Mohini Gupta (eds.)
University of Oxford, Education University of Hong Kong, University of Oxford
The volume titled ‘Language and AI in Asia’, co-edited by Jieun Kiaer, Ju Seong Lee and Mohini Gupta, aims to explore the intersection of language education and technology, with a specific focus on the advancements and challenges posed by Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT. As LLMs rapidly advance, they present methodological, philosophical, and pedagogical implications for language education globally (Kiaer & Lee, 2023; Mishra et al., 2023). However, this volume aims to particularly shed light on the unique context of Asia, bringing together scholars from diverse regions including South East Asia and South Asia.
The primary focus of this volume is to examine the role of technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), in language education within the Asian context. The book includes contributions that explore how AI technologies, including LLMs like ChatGPT, are shaping language learning environments, pedagogical practices, and educational policies across Asia. The chapters cover themes ranging from sociolinguistics and technology; technology and language pedagogies; innovative approaches in learning; language preservation and revitalisation; and the future of digital education.
The purpose of this book is twofold. Firstly, it aims to provide a platform for scholars to critically engage with the intersection of language education and AI technologies in the Asian context. Secondly, it seeks to address the underrepresentation of Asian perspectives in the discourse surrounding language and AI, thereby countering the dominant Eurocentric narrative prevalent in the field.
This volume will complement existing literature by offering insights into the specific challenges and possibilities posed by AI technologies for language education in Asia. By focusing on diverse regional perspectives and addressing the underrepresentation of Asian voices in the discourse, it will enrich the existing body of literature and contribute to a more inclusive and comprehensive understanding of the topic.
Contents:
Peng Peng; Di Zou; Kayee Chan; Xiaoming Ye; Lan Yang
Mobile-assisted Pronunciation Learning with Feedback from Teachers and ASR: Impact on EFL Learners’ Pronunciation, Motivation, and Confidence
Maryam Zohra
Analysing the level of AI's inclusivity in Pakistan's Higher Education
Sahin Sahari
Attitudes of Minority Teachers Towards the AI-Empowered Education in India as Part of South Asian Countries
Anupama T
Metamorphosis in language learning: a duel between social-learning & AI-assisted learning in the Indian state of affairs
Neelatphal Chanda; Vikash Chauhan; Nayan Nath
Critical Pedagogies and its role in the Artificial Intelligence-Driven Education (AIDE) System
Kundan Sen; Krittika Bhattacharjee
“Prof, can I use Chat-GPT in my assignment?”: Incorporating AI-tools into university writing pedagogy in India
Sabique MK
Role of Teachers in AI empowered Educ-AI-tion
Amit Kumar Sharma
Exploring Technology's Role in Language Preservation and Revitalization: South Asian Perspectives
Jordan Kinchum Tshering Namchu
Rongring in its Digital Avatar: Conservation Efforts of an Endangered Lepcha Language in the 21st Century
Nandhini D Deepesh Chandrasekharan
Challenges in Using AI for Badaga, a Low-resource Indian Language
Khadija Hassan
How can the advent of Large Language Models help preserve regional and local languages and texts in South Asian Communities?
Thomas Malsom
State, Indigenous People and Revitalization of Endangered Language in Tripura, Northeast India: Possibilities, Challenges and Movements
Corine Philippart
Augmented Reality, an experiential language learning encounter
Vani Shree
Using participatory approach, contextualized & technology enabled solutions for developing foundational English skills among children in rural-India
Soumya Sree L
Neurocognitive Effects of Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality on English Language Education: Insights from India’s Context
Dishari Chattaraj, Arya Parakkate Vijayaraghavan
Sustenance of English Major Programs: A Phenomenological Inquiry into Learners’ Perception of Meaningful Learning Experience in The Post-COVID Context
Rashi Mishra
The Impact of AI on Regional South-Asian Languages
ISBN 9783969391976 (Hardbound). LINCOM Studies in Education and Language Technology 01. 164pp. 2024.
