This edX MOOC shared via CLARIN-CH covers the core concepts of Applied Linguistics for language practice and their application in the workplace. Basic theoretical knowledge is combined with practical examples, exercises, and self-checks.
Target Level: Entry-level students who are interested in learning about the limitations and opportunities of language technologies in professional practice.
Format: MOOC
URL: Available on edX platform.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify their own and other possible stances towards communicative conventions.
- Identify the limitations and opportunities of language technologies and consciously use them.
- Identify and solve problems of digital divides
- Recognise and assess linguistic variety and its function in concrete situations.
- Deepen your knowledge of changing norms in language use online and offline.
- Provide others with well-founded advice on controversial issues regarding inclusive language.
- Develop strategies and criteria for using artificial intelligence in language professions.
Authors & Contributors
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Daniel Perrin, Ursula Stadler Gamsa, Oliver Winkler, Alice Delorme Benites, Caroline Lehr, Guido Keel, Susanne Loacker, Wibke Weber, Peter Stücheli-Herlach, Vinzenz Wyss, Raquel Montero Muñoz, Christa Stocker, Christiane Hohenstein, Cerstin Mahlow
Faculty / University / Country
School of Applied Linguistics, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland
Keywords
MOOC, applied linguistics, professional practice, teaching, Artificial Intelligence, communications, algorithms
Language
German
Target Audience
Entry-level students of Applied Linguistics for the professional practice
Expertise/skills Level Required
Introductory level, no previous expertise in Applied Linguistics required
Structure and Duration
6-week course, 6-8 hours per week
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