Event Details

The current education context legitimises the use of AI for textual design at all levels of learning.It appears, therefore, that the role of the communication educator is being reconfigured as that of a pedagogical expert who works with learners to leverage the affordances and limitations of generative AI as a probabilistic text-prediction system, guiding them to evaluate, refine and use AI-generated text for purposeful and intelligible human communication. Learners, on the other hand, sharpen their metalinguistic awareness and learn processes to enable the next level of optimal human communication. Against this backdrop, there are key features of the English language affecting intelligibility that still need to be learnt to ensure highly effective communication in an EMI context.

The objectives of this masterclass are to:

Encourage participants to examine key features of English phonology, morphology, grammar, semantics, and pragmatics that improve intelligibility in multilingual academic settings.

Strengthen participants’ understanding of how they can develop their students’ grammatical, communicative, and cultural competencies in this AI era.

Discuss pedagogical approaches that strike the right balance between AI-supported and human-centred teaching of the fundamental features of the English language.

The masterclass will adopt an interactive, seminar-style format for participants to exchange ideas. 

Registration closes on 16 July 2026

Terms & Conditions

1. Registration for the event will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
2. The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the event programme - including but not limited to speakers, schedule, and content - without prior notice.
3. The organiser reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event of unforeseen circumstances beyond the organiser's control. Registered participants will be notified via email or other means of communication provided during registration.
4. By participating in the event, participants agree to indemnify the organiser from claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of their participation.
5. Participants acknowledge that photographs, videos, or audio recordings may be taken during the event, and agree to grant the organiser the right to use such media for promotional or documentation purposes.