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77903-01 - Forschungsseminar: AI, Corpora, and the Future of English as a Second/Foreign Language (4 KP)
| Semester | Frühjahrsemester 2026 |
| Angebotsmuster | unregelmässig |
| Dozierende | Zeynep Köylü (zeynep.koylu@unibas.ch, BeurteilerIn) |
| Inhalt | This MA research seminar surveys how advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and corpus linguistics are reshaping the study and teaching of English as a second and foreign language (ESL/EFL). The course examines how large-scale learner corpora, natural language processing (NLP), and generative AI technologies (such as ChatGPT and automated writing evaluation systems) influence language learning, assessment, and pedagogical design. We will critically engage with recent research on data-driven learning, AI-assisted feedback, and the evolving roles of teachers and learners in technologically mediated environments. Students will also reflect on ethical, epistemological, and methodological questions arising from the use of AI and big data in applied linguistics research. Through a series of guided discussions and project-based assignments, students will gain hands-on experience with corpus tools and AI-based applications, learning how to use these resources to investigate patterns of learner language and L2 development. The seminar culminates in an independent research project in which students design and implement a small-scale study that integrates AI-based methods and/or corpus analysis to explore emerging questions in second or foreign language acquisition. References: • Crosthwaite, P., & Baisa, V. (2023). Generative AI and the end of corpus-assisted data-driven learning? Not so fast! «Applied Corpus Linguistics», 3, 100066 (Early View). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acorp.2023.100066 • Warschauer, M, & Xu, Y. (2024). Generative AI for language learning: Entering a new era. «Language Learning & Technology», 28(2), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.64152/10125/73569 |
| Lernziele | By the end of this seminar, students will be able to: 1. Understand and explain key concepts and current developments in corpus linguistics, NLP, and artificial intelligence as they relate to second and foreign language research. 2. Critically evaluate how AI and corpus-based approaches are transforming language learning, teaching, and assessment practices, particularly within English as a Second/Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) contexts. 3. Analyze how data-driven and AI-assisted pedagogies reshape notions of linguistic competence, feedback, authorship, and learner autonomy. 4. Identify and discuss the ethical, epistemological, and methodological implications of using large language models (LLMs), learner corpora, and automated tools in applied linguistics research. 5. Develop practical skills in using corpus and AI-based tools (e.g., concordancers, text analysis software, or LLM interfaces) to investigate learner language and patterns of L2 development. 6. Design, conduct, and report a small-scale research project that integrates AI or corpus-based methods to address a question related to the future of English language learning or use. 7. Synthesize and communicate research findings through written and oral presentations that demonstrate critical reflection, methodological rigor, and awareness of emerging technological paradigms in applied linguistics. |
| Literatur | All course readings are accessible on the course platform ADAM. |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Teilnahmevoraussetzungen | For students of MA English, SuK, PhD linguistics |
| Anmeldung zur Lehrveranstaltung | Please sign up for this course in services.unibas.ch. |
| Unterrichtssprache | Englisch |
| Einsatz digitaler Medien | Online-Angebot obligatorisch |
| Intervall | Wochentag | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Mittwoch | 14.15-16.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
Einzeltermine
| Datum | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|
| Mittwoch 18.02.2026 | 14.15-16.00 Uhr | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Mittwoch 25.02.2026 | 14.15-16.00 Uhr | Fasnachtsferien |
| Mittwoch 04.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 Uhr | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Mittwoch 11.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 Uhr | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Mittwoch 18.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 Uhr | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Mittwoch 25.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 Uhr | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Mittwoch 01.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 Uhr | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Mittwoch 08.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 Uhr | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Mittwoch 15.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 Uhr | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Mittwoch 22.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 Uhr | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Mittwoch 29.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 Uhr | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Mittwoch 06.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 Uhr | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Mittwoch 13.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 Uhr | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Mittwoch 20.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 Uhr | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Mittwoch 27.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 Uhr | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Module |
Modul: English Linguistics (Master Studienfach: Englisch) Modul: Forschungspraxis und Vertiefung (Master Studiengang: Sprache und Kommunikation) Modul: Research in English Linguistics (Master Studienfach: Englisch) Modul: Sprache als Prozess (Master Studiengang: Sprache und Kommunikation) |
| Prüfung | Lehrveranst.-begleitend |
| Hinweise zur Prüfung | Attendance and active participation Data analysis assignment (working in pairs or small groups) Research report (working in pairs or small groups) on a relevant topic. |
| An-/Abmeldung zur Prüfung | Anmelden: Belegen; Abmelden: nicht erforderlich |
| Wiederholungsprüfung | keine Wiederholungsprüfung |
| Skala | Pass / Fail |
| Belegen bei Nichtbestehen | beliebig wiederholbar |
| Zuständige Fakultät | Philosophisch-Historische Fakultät, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Anbietende Organisationseinheit | Fachbereich Englische Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft |