University of Delaware
09/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/17/2024 13:15
AI and the humanities
AI and the humanities
Article by Megan M.F. EverhartArt by Jeff Chase. Photos courtesy of Persephone Braham, Jua Hwang, Meghan McInnis-DomÃnguez, Alison Terndrup and University Library, Museums and CollectionsSeptember 17, 2024
Humanities professors use AI to help students learn more about themselves
Ju-A Hwang doesn't consider herself particularly tech-savvy or an early adapter to new technology. Nevertheless, she added ChatGPT to her introductory writing syllabus after the platform's public release in 2022.
"Some colleagues think that I'm excited about this technology and I'm embracing it," she said. "That's actually not true. I'm trying to understand it."
Across UD, professors are adapting their teaching in uncharted, unexpected ways, working to explore how generative AI can strengthen instruction, enhance education and boost learning.
This tech-forward approach may seem like a paradox for the humanities, where machines can never fully replicate the human experience. But as Blue Hen professors are quickly discovering, AI also presents novel opportunities to enhance curiosity, creativity and cultural understanding-the very attributes a humanities education seeks to foster and enrich.
How? By beginning with the end in mind.
Prompt: Help non-native English speakers build confidence, find their voice.