Course: Carousel lecture 1

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Course title Carousel lecture 1
Course code ASK/CARL1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Schirmer Andreas, Mag. phil. Dr.
Course content
Learning camp, May 2025

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
Language, Culture & Translation This workshop explores the evolving intersection of AI linguistics, cultural studies, and translation, focusing on how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we understand and use language. Participants will develop hands-on skills while engaging in discussions on AI-driven pedagogy, ethics, and the role of AI in shaping linguistic and cultural identities. We will examine how AI reshapes translation, multilingual communication, and learning methodologies in an increasingly digital world. About the lecturer: Professor Jieun Kiaer is Young Bin Min-KF Professor of Korean Linguistics at the University of Oxford. Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. Professor Kiaer specializes in AI linguistics, cultural studies, and translation, with a particular focus on how emerging technologies are redefining language, communication, and education. Her research interests include Hallyu (Korean Wave), digital communication, sound and gesture, AI-driven language processing, and East Asian translation studies. Her latest publications include: The Future of Syntax: Asian Perspectives in an AI Age (Bloomsbury) The Language of Hallyu (Routledge) Emoji Speak: Communication and Behaviours on Social Media (Bloomsbury)

Prerequisites
This learning camp is for students with least 2 years of Korean under their belts.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Recommended literature


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Korean Studies (2023) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Korean for Business (2023) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Korean Studies (2022) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Korean for Business (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Korean for Business (2015) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -