This course deepens students’ understanding of English by approaching it as a diverse and ever-shifting language, whose specific linguistic features depend not only on its communicative and global context, but also, increasingly, on whether or not it has been produced by human or machine. By comparing and analysing texts from different sources, close attention will be paid to style, register, vocabulary, grammar, and other linguistic attributes. Students will also develop skills in the critical handling of AI tools such as DeepL and ChatGPT, exploring the benefits and pitfalls of their usage.
- Course owner: Dr. Dave Ball
Semester: WiTerm 2023/24