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Generative AI Tools in First-Year Academic Writing: Research Perspectives and Pedagogical Constraints
Details
| Type | Lecture |
|---|---|
| Intended for | General public / Enrolled students / International students / Alumni / University students / Academic and Administrative Staff |
| Date(s) | February 4, 2026 12:00 — 13:00 |
| Location | Komaba Area Campus, In-person and online |
| Venue |
Online: Zoom |
| Capacity | 20 people |
| Entrance Fee | No charge |
| Registration Method | No advance registration required |
| Contact | gfd-tokyo@adm.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
GFD TALK SERIES: THE FRONTIER OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Generative AI Tools in First-Year Academic Writing: Research Perspectives and Pedagogical Constraints
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 12:00-13:00 (JST)
Seminar Format: Hybrid, In-person (KIBER 313) + Zoom
Speaker: Eric Vanden Bussche
Language: English
Abstract
Drawing on key insights from the JALTCALL 2025 conference, this presentation examines how emerging research on generative AI in language education informs and questions current AI-mediated teaching practices in academic writing classes. Structured as a two-part reflection, the presentation first revisits salient themes and questions raised during the July 2025 conference, with particular attention to the use of generative AI tools in materials development, AI-supported writing, and AI literacy. The second part compares these research-informed perspectives with approaches currently being implemented in first-year academic writing courses, highlighting points of convergence as well as tensions related to learner agency, teacher mediation, and ethical use. Rather than offering definitive solutions, the presentation highlights dilemmas and constraints, using them as a basis for critical reflection on future directions for engaging with generative AI in writing pedagogy.
