Thi Thu Pham, Lam Anh Duong Nguyen, Hoang Mai Dang, Thi Thien Phuoc Le
{"title":"Exploring Tertiary Vietnamese EFL Students’ Engagement in Vocabulary Learning through the Use of an AI Tool","authors":"Thi Thu Pham, Lam Anh Duong Nguyen, Hoang Mai Dang, Thi Thien Phuoc Le","doi":"10.54855/paic.23410","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54855/paic.23410","url":null,"abstract":"The utilization of AI tools in language teaching is increasingly popular worldwide. Existing literature suggests that educators have integrated AI tools into their teaching methodologies to enhance student learning. Among the tools, POE is currently being used by several Vietnamese ESL teachers. Nonetheless, students’ engagement in and their perception of the effectiveness of the tool still needs to be explored. Hence, this research was carried out to assess student engagement in utilizing this AI chatbot for students’ vocabulary learning and their perceived usefulness and benefits. With a mixed-method approach, the study was conducted at a public university in Vietnam with a sample of 31 English-majored students. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. The quantitative data were analyzed with the use of repeated-measures ANOVA (RMA), while the qualitative data were analyzed following thematic analysis guidelines. The findings revealed that most of the participants found the tool useful, and they were actively engaged in learning vocabulary using this tool. The research outcomes propose valuable insights for university EFL teachers regarding the integration of AI tools like POE into curricula to optimize students’ learning experiences with innovative language instruction.","PeriodicalId":216679,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the AsiaCALL International Conference","volume":"35 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139528733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Application of ChatGPT in Language Test Design – The What and How","authors":"Thi Phuong Thao Nguyen","doi":"10.54855/paic.2348","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54855/paic.2348","url":null,"abstract":"ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence-based chatbot, has recently gone viral among users thanks to its ability to create human-like interactive experiences. It is now a trend to make use of this artificial intelligence (AI) tool in different fields of language education, including language testing and assessment. With a concern related to the potential and challenges of applying ChatGPT in designing language tests, this study has investigated the current use of the chatbot among language teachers at different schools and institutions. Participants are expected to share their experiences utilizing the chatbot to assess their learners. Data from a survey and in-depth interviews will reveal initial findings to answer questions related to the popularity of this chatbot among language teachers and its application in language test design. Based on the result discussion, the presentation concludes with some implications for language teachers to make the most of their future use of ChatGPT in the field of language testing.","PeriodicalId":216679,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the AsiaCALL International Conference","volume":"19 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139131660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Investigation into the Phenomena of Meaning Making and Wording in Non-Fiction Novel from Systemic Functional Linguistics","authors":"Thi Tuyet Nhung Gia, Van-Hoa Phan","doi":"10.54855/paic.2347","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54855/paic.2347","url":null,"abstract":"In the light of Systemic Functional Linguistics, language is both a source of meaning-making and a source of wording modes in texts. To further clarify this ideology in practice, the article uses the phenomenon of wording in the non-fiction novel \"Silent Spring\" by Carson - the world's most famous female writer for her environmental protection works- for analysis aiming at teaching grammatical metaphor to the students of English at a University. The article briefly introduces the theory of Systemic Functional Linguistics, including the Grammatical metaphor (GM). Next, descriptive, qualitative, quantitative, and quasi-experimental methods are used with more than 200 samples selected to determine the relationship between the lexicogrammatical and semantic aspects in the impact of the context; the article pays special attention to congruent expressions and metaphorical expressions. Based on applying the quasi-experimental method to English classes of 373 students, the writers describe the three stages of teaching (GM), analyze the data related, and present research results. The conclusion consists of application suggestions in terms of language research and language education, such as reading, understanding, evaluating, and building relevant types of text.","PeriodicalId":216679,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the AsiaCALL International Conference","volume":"20 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139009470","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"AI and Plagiarism: Opinion from Teachers, Administrators and Policymakers","authors":"Quynh Hoa Nguyen","doi":"10.54855/paic.2346","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54855/paic.2346","url":null,"abstract":"The emergence of AI applications like ChatGPT is becoming a big concern in recent times. In the field of education, AI promises to bring important breakthroughs to improve teaching and learning efficiency, but it also raises great concerns. Teachers fear that learners may turn to ChatGPT or other AI applications to generate ideas, correct mistakes, or even write complete essays. The educational forums have also revolved around how to accurately assess learners' competence when they currently have too many support tools from AI applications. Teachers, administrators, and policymakers themselves have divergent views on whether the use of AI applications in academic writing is plagiarism. This study focuses on understanding the views of teachers, administrators, and policymakers on the issue of AI and plagiarism. The research instrument is a questionnaire designed to clarify their acceptance or disapproval of learners' use of AI applications in academic writing and the extent of acceptable use. The research results show that AI applications have become increasingly popular in teaching and learning practices, and participants are quite open to this trend. Meanwhile, most participants are aware of the negative impacts that such applications may bring about. The research data also reveal that surveyed teachers and administrators/ policymakers have varied or even opposing perceptions of the use of AI applications in academic writing. These research findings should be considered for developing or adjusting legal documents in the field of education to keep these documents updated with the actual situation.","PeriodicalId":216679,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the AsiaCALL International Conference","volume":"45 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138605470","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring the Role of ChatGPT in Developing Critical Digital Literacies in Language Learning: A Qualitative Study","authors":"Tin Nghi Tran, Huu Phuc Tran","doi":"10.54855/paic.2341","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54855/paic.2341","url":null,"abstract":"This qualitative research study aims to investigate the role of ChatGPT in developing critical digital literacies in language learning. As artificial intelligence (AI) technology, including ChatGPT, has become increasingly prevalent in language education, it is crucial to explore how this technology can be utilized to promote critical digital literacies in language learning. Through a series of in-depth interviews with 8 language learners and 3 teachers, this study examines how ChatGPT can enhance language learners' critical thinking skills, digital literacy, and ability to navigate digital environments. The study also explores the challenges and opportunities of integrating ChatGPT into language learning pedagogy, as well as the ethical and social issues related to its use. This research aims to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the role of AI in language learning and to promote the development of critical digital literacies among language learners.","PeriodicalId":216679,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the AsiaCALL International Conference","volume":"55 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139254630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Conceptual Metaphor “Media is Fire”","authors":"Luu Diep Anh Nguyen","doi":"10.54855/paic.2345","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54855/paic.2345","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to explore the metaphorical concept of \"MEDIA AS FIRE\" in both Vietnamese and English from the perspective of Cognitive Linguistics. This research utilizes the Metaphor Identification Procedure of the Pragglejaz Group (2007), in conjunction with descriptive approaches, statistical analysis, and classification strategies, to scrutinize the conceptual metaphor \"Media is Fire\" and its underlying metaphors. A total of 193 metaphorical expressions from media discourse are examined (113 in Vietnamese and 80 in English), revealing three primary cognitive models: \"Media is Heat,\" \" The ability to transmit the energy of Media is the ability to transmit energy of Fire,\" and \"Media is Burning,\" along with the mapping mechanism from the source domain to the target domain. Furthermore, this research emphasizes the similarities and differences in the conceptualization of fire-related metaphors between the two languages. The findings of this study offer valuable insights for teaching, learning, and translating conceptual metaphors, thereby enhancing cross-cultural communication skills for Vietnamese English learners.\"","PeriodicalId":216679,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the AsiaCALL International Conference","volume":"76 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139251308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Students' Perceptions of the AI Technology Application in English Writing Classes","authors":"Thi Ngoc Le Phan","doi":"10.54855/paic.2344","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54855/paic.2344","url":null,"abstract":"With the rapid advancement of information technology, numerous cutting-edge techniques and technologies have been developed to improve learning generally and English learning specifically. The utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in teaching and learning at universities is an inevitable trend in the Industry 4.0 era. This paper aims to investigate students' perceptions of AI technology application in English writing classes. 100 students from four General English classes at Vietnam National University (VNU) took part in this study. To achieve the research purpose, I combined quantitative and qualitative research methods through questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The findings of the study indicate that students' attitudes regarding AI writing tools were favourable in terms of their accessibility, adaptability, and simplicity. However, some challenges are unavoidable when employing these tools, resulting from factors like learners' technology anxiety and lack of tool variety. I hope this research serves as a valuable resource for teachers looking to diversify their teaching methods and encourages students to enhance their interest and motivation in using AI tools for English learning.","PeriodicalId":216679,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the AsiaCALL International Conference","volume":"36 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139252416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Intercultural Communication Analysis of Conversations in the Project ‘My Hanoi’ by Faculty of Tourism, Hanoi Open University","authors":"Thi Thao Nguyen, Thi Thanh Hoang, Dieu Ly Pham, Thi Phuong Mai Phan","doi":"10.54855/paic.2342","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54855/paic.2342","url":null,"abstract":"Culture is significant in the process of creating communication, and language is the key element of communication. More than ever, English and tourism have created opportunities for people from different cultures to exchange and share their cultural values directly. Therefore, intercultural communication skill is highlighted in the context of the thriving global tourism industry. When a group of 20 junior students from the Faculty of Tourism, Hanoi Open University, took two foreign guests on food tours funded by the project ‘My Hanoi’ to improve their communicative competence in English, the researchers had a great chance to observe such interesting phenomena of intercultural communication in their conversations. Those phenomena were then analyzed from the intercultural communication perspective to indicate the strengths and weaknesses of our students in communicating with people from other cultures.","PeriodicalId":216679,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the AsiaCALL International Conference","volume":"39 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139252376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Vietnamese EFL Students’ Perception on Using Dictogloss in Listening and Note-taking Classes","authors":"Le Bao Ngoc Nguyen, Hoang Ngoc Mai Nguyen","doi":"10.54855/paic.2343","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54855/paic.2343","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the use of dictogloss to improve listening and note-taking skills for Vietnamese EFL learners. The study was conducted in two Listening AE1 classes at International University, VNU-HCMC, with 47 students over a period of 15 weeks. The dictogloss method involved the teacher reading a short text out loud and the students working in groups to recreate the text from week 2 to week 14. The study aimed to explore the effectiveness of the dictogloss method through the students' perception and performance. The results showed that there was a significant improvement in the listening and note-taking performance of the students. Moreover, the majority of students found the dictogloss method to be effective in improving their listening skills as well as enhancing their engagement with peers and teachers. However, some students reported experiencing stress and anxiety when using this method. The study suggests that dictogloss can be further studied and employed in the teaching of listening and note-taking skills classes.","PeriodicalId":216679,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the AsiaCALL International Conference","volume":"19 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139252352","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Conference Booklet of the 20th AsiaCALL International Conference","authors":"V. Phạm, Peter Lian Andrew, Lian Ania","doi":"10.54855/paic.233","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54855/paic.233","url":null,"abstract":"The 20th AsiaCALL International Conference \"Artificial Intelligence and Critical Digital Literacies in Language Learning\" Da Nang, November 24-26, 2023 University of Foreign Language Studies, The University of Da Nang, Da Nang City, Vietnam","PeriodicalId":216679,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the AsiaCALL International Conference","volume":"196 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139256260","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}