Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- define and use key terms of AI in English
- identify AI risks and key points of AI ethics in English
- use AI tools responsibly for professional writing in English.

Proficiency level: B2

Implementation and methods of teaching

Continuous enrollment.

This is an on-demand, self-paced online course focused on generative AI in English. The course introduces AI basics, key AI terminology in English, AI ethics and risks, how to leverage generative AI in the writing process, and basic AI prompting techniques in English. You complete the course by studying course materials, taking quizzes, trying out AI tools, and participating in online discussions to share and reflect on your findings with your peers. You can study at your own pace. You will automatically receive a course completion badge, which will show in your Moodle profile.

NOTE: Please don't enroll if you have already completed AI Corner. This course is an updated version of AI Corner and repeats the AI Corner contents.

Timing and attendance

On-demand, continuous enrollment. Online at your own pace.

Learning material and recommended literature

You can find and access all required materials on or via the course Moodle page. The materials include videos, readings, podcasts (AI-generated), and online activities.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion options.

Learning environment

Online, on-demand. The course is offered on the LAB/LUT Moodle platform.

Student time use and work load

The estimated course workload is 1 ECTS (27 hours), including self-study and completing quizzes and course activities.

Contents

The course introduces AI basics (AI as a concept, some history of AI, etc.), key AI terminology, and AI ethics and risks (academic integrity, hallucinations, AI bias, cognitive outsourcing, AI's impact on work, etc.). You will also learn how to leverage generative AI in the writing process and basic AI prompting techniques (few shot prompting, role prompting, etc.). You complete the course by studying course materials, taking quizzes, trying out AI tools, and participating in online discussions to share and reflect on your findings with your peers. You can study at your own pace and, after completing all required activities, will automatically receive a course completion badge, which will show in your Moodle profile.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is suitable for anyone with little to no prior knowledge of using generative AI in English. The course is at the CEFR B2 English level. To successfully complete the course, you should have good to very good English skills. You should also have good digital skills and, for example, know how to sign up for online systems.

Assessment criteria

The course is graded pass/fail. After you have completed all required activities, you will automatically receive a course completion badge, which will show in your Moodle profile. After receiving the badge, contact the course instructor to have your 1 ECTS credit registered in the system.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

The student has not completed the required course activities and has not received the course completion badge.

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

The student has learned basic AI terminology in English, about AI ethics and risks, and how to responsibly use generative AI tools in the writing process. The student has successfully completed all required course activities and received the course completion badge.