Speaker
Description
This practice-oriented presentation explores the integration of AI-assisted learning activities into the language and culture curriculum to enhance intercultural competence among Vietnamese English majors. The presentation aims to introduce and discuss practical, AI-powered activities that can be easily incorporated into the existing teaching and learning environment in Vietnamese universities.
The presentation focuses on three main types of AI-assisted learning activities: (1) AI-powered cultural quizzes and games that test students' knowledge of cultures, customs, and traditions; (2) AI-generated cultural case studies that present realistic scenarios and prompt students to analyze cultural aspects and propose solutions for effective intercultural communication; and (3) AI-assisted cultural project presentations that require students to research and present specific aspects of cultures using AI-powered presentation tools.
The presenter will share their experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of these AI-assisted learning activities in their own teaching practice. The presentation will also discuss the potential benefits and challenges of using AI-powered tools and strategies to foster cultural self-awareness and intercultural competence among Vietnamese English majors.
Attendees will gain insights into how AI-assisted learning activities can be readily integrated into the current curriculum, enhancing students' understanding and appreciation of their own culture while developing intercultural communication skills. The presentation contributes to the growing discussion on the application of AI in language education, particularly in the Vietnamese context, and provides actionable ideas and strategies for language educators seeking to enhance intercultural competence through innovative teaching approaches.
Biography
Hang T. Nguyen serves as a lecturer at Vietnam Aviation Academy and Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She is also a PhD candidate at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. She earned her Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston, focusing on language and social education.
