230741 Englisch: English Academic Writing IV: academic writing and the use of AI (S) (WiSe 2026/2027)

This course explores the effective, ethical, and critical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in academic writing. Students will develop the language skills needed to use AI tools to support the writing process while maintaining academic integrity and independent thinking. Through practical tasks and discussions, participants will learn how to write effective prompts, evaluate AI-generated content, identify inaccuracies and bias, and revise texts to meet academic standards. The course also examines current debates surrounding AI in higher education, including issues of authorship, plagiarism, transparency, and responsible use. By the end of the course, students will be able to integrate AI into their academic writing workflow in a reflective, ethical, and academically appropriate manner.

This course is designed for anyone working extensively in English, although it is open to all. This course is open to all levels, but a minimum level of B2 is recommended.

Topics include (but are not limited to):

• AI and Academic Writing – Foundations
• Prompting, Thinking, and Argument Development
• Research Support and Source Literacy
• Academic English, Language Use, and AI
• Structure, Coherence, and Revision Strategies
• Style, Voice, and Discipline-Specific Writing
• Transparency, Reflection, and Future Use

Topics are open to change/addition based on student feedback - this will be discussed during the first meeting.

Teilnahmevoraussetzungen, notwendige Vorkenntnisse

NOTE: A c-test (placement test) result is not required for this course. A minimum English level of B2 is recommended. If you're unsure of your English level, take the placement test here: https://www.sprachtest.de/einstufungstest-englisch

Literaturangaben

Materials will be provided on Moodle.