Abstract
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) plays a pivotal role in supporting non-native English speakers as they strive to succeed in academic environments. Traditionally, EAP courses have focused on developing core language skills—reading, writing, listening, and speaking—to ensure that students are equipped with the linguistic proficiency and academic competencies required in higher education settings. However, the rapid advancement and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in education are reshaping the landscape of language learning. This evolution calls for a more comprehensive EAP curriculum that integrates multiple literacies, especially information, digital, and visual literacies. Developing a repertoire of these literacies, alongside traditional language skills, is crucial for students to successfully navigate the demands of academic study in the era of AI.
This team presentation will outline the strategic design of multiple literacies in an EAP course (CAES1001 Academic Communication in English (ACE)) that serves 2,300 first-year students annually at the University of Hong Kong. The session is organized in two parts: the first part consists of three 10-minute presentations, and the second part is a 15-minute audience interaction moderated by the presentation team.
The three presentations will address the following topics:- Establishing AI policy in the English curriculum: Principles and practices
This presentation will discuss how the Centre for Applied English Studies (CAES) develops AI policy for English courses. - Integrating AI into the EAP curriculum: Curriculum design in action
This presentation will detail the integration of AI into CAES1001 in collaboration with HKU Libraries and TALIC. - Enhancing multiple literacies through AI: Focus on writing, speaking and visual literacy
This presentation will showcase the AI curriculum in practice, highlighting its approach to developing writing, speaking and visual literacy skills.
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