All Things EAP

In this episode of 'All Things EAP, Xiaoqing Bi and Sanchia Rodrigues explore the implications of machine translation and generative AI in EAP. Joined by experts Mike Groves and Andy McIntosh, they delve into how these technologies are reshaping the landscape of language learning, addressing issues like academic integrity, student reliance on AI, and the ethical considerations for educators. This episode offers valuable insights into the evolving role of technology in EAP teaching and learning, and invites listeners to consider the future of these tools in education.

Hosts:

Xiaoqing Bi (Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University)

Sanchia Rodrigues (University of Warwick)

Guests:

Mike Groves (Lingnan University)

Andy McIntosh (Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University)

Recommended resources:

• Groves, M. and Mundt, K.(2021) 'A ghostwriter in the machine? Attitudes of academic staff towards machine translation use in internationalised higher education', Journal of English for Academic Purposes, 50, p. 100957.
• Cai, L., 2024. How does ChatGPT Compare with Conventional Neural Machine Translation Systems in Performing a Chinese to English Translation Task?. Journal of Translation Studies, 4(1), pp.25-45.
• Liu, C. and Chen, M., 2024. Beyond seeking equivalents: exploring Chinese master’s students’ use of machine translation as a translanguaging process in EAP writing. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, pp.1-16.

Timestamps:

[00:55] Episode introduction

[02:13] Feature discussion

[02:22] What are the attitudes of EAP practitioners and the students towards machine translation in your contexts?

[05:53] Do you think the lecturers in other disciplines tend to have the same opinions or they hold different perspectives on the use of machine translation?

[07:21] How to guide students to use machine translation critically?

[09:59] How would you compare generative AI tools like ChatGPT with machine translation in terms of EAP teaching and learning?

[14:58] What ethical considerations should EAP teachers and students be aware of when using machine translation, and how can this impact the teaching and learning process?

[21:13] Should machine translation be included in teachers professional development? If so, how?

[25:02] Should EAP teachers be more accepting of non standard variants of global Englishes? And how can machine translation deal with this?

[28:43] What do you envision for the future of machine translation within the field of EAP?

[34:14] Wrap up and how to get in touch