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The digital revolution: Challenges for linguistics and foreign language education

DOI: https://doi.org/10.25312/2391-5137.NS23_abpl  [Google Scholar]
Published: 2023-12-11

Abstract

The article offers an interdisciplinary reflection on the impact of the digital revolution on linguistic research and foreign language education. In the first section, the author surveys both historical and contemporary definitions of artificial intelligence (AI), tracing the evolution from Turing’s foundational question, “Can machines think?”, through the classification of AI into narrow (ANI) and general/superintelligent (AGI/ASI) forms, to the most recent developments in the domain of large language models (LLMs). The analysis also addresses John Searle’s critical perspective and the Chinese Room argument as a philosophical counterpoint to claims regarding machine consciousness. The second section is devoted to the practical challenges associated with the integration of extended reality (XR) technologies into language education. It outlines a typology of three immersion levels – fully immersive virtual reality (VR), semi-immersive mixed reality (MR), and non-immersive augmented reality (AR) – and highlights the pedagogical benefits of these approaches, such as natural interaction with virtual objects and the enhancement of learning through multimodal content. The discussion identifies key obstacles, including the absence of interoperable standards, limited availability of educational resources, and the complexities of implementing adaptive learning systems. Within the Polish context, the article examines the legal frameworks that support digital education, alongside examples of national initiatives.

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