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繁 With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, higher education actively explored its applications in the humanities and social sciences. Yuan Ze University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) integrated the concept of metaliteracy and incorporated AI into language learning, art design, and cultural studies. Through multiple innovative courses, the college enhanced students’ digital application skills and ethical awareness.
Metaliteracy was a multidisciplinary literacy that emphasized the application of information, technology, and creativity while incorporating self-reflection, ethical awareness, and social responsibility. Unlike traditional information literacy, metaliteracy not only focused on understanding information but also emphasized the critical reflection on its production, communication, and reinterpretation. For example, AI-generated content could be biased or inaccurate, requiring students to critically assess its validity and sources. AI’s role in decision-making and recommendations often overlooked human ethical and cultural values, prompting students to question the limitations of technology and compare AI-generated research with traditional academic studies.
Dean Liu Yi-Chun of CHSS stated that the college required all first-year students to take the "Digital Humanities Applications" course, where they participated in the "Absurd AI Prompt Contest" using AI-generated text technology. Students were encouraged to utilize AI’s strengths for creative projects while simultaneously questioning and improving its outputs.
Additionally, Yuan Ze University joined the Taiwan AI College Alliance (TAICA) under the Ministry of Education. CHSS faculty co-taught two courses, "Introduction to Generative AI in Humanities" and "AI Ethics", deepening students’ understanding and application of AI.
Dean Liu emphasized that various departments within CHSS actively integrated AI into their curricula, promoting the fusion of humanities, technology, and metaliteracy. The Department of Applied Foreign Languages offered the "Technology-Assisted Language Learning" course, where students used generative AI to enhance their English and Japanese reading and writing skills. The Department of Art and Design guided students in utilizing AI-assisted programming, applying it to health management and interactive design. The Department of Chinese Language and Literature incorporated generative AI, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) to transform classical poetry and cultural topics into interactive digital projects, demonstrating the diverse applications of Chinese education. Meanwhile, the International Bachelor Program in Strategic Communication combined language communication with digital technology, employing project-based learning, blended learning, and flipped classroom techniques to enhance students’ English fluency, interdisciplinary communication, and technological application skills.
CHSS’s curriculum incorporated the core principles of metaliteracy, emphasizing that students should not only receive information but also actively reinterpret it, assess AI-generated content for accuracy and potential bias, and consider its societal impact.
Developing interdisciplinary skills was also a key component of the curriculum. Students enhanced their comprehensive application abilities by integrating language, art, technology, and cultural studies. Additionally, the courses focused on digital ethics, fostering students’ moral awareness and social responsibility in the digital age.
How to ensure that AI served as an educational aid rather than a substitute for human thinking remained a crucial academic concern. Dean Liu stressed that CHSS at Yuan Ze University achieved a balance between humanistic care and digital technology through innovative interdisciplinary courses, encouraging students to utilize AI while maintaining critical thinking and humanities literacy.
Looking ahead, Liu stated that CHSS planned to develop interdisciplinary collaborations further, expanding AI applications to social welfare, artistic creation, and civic engagement. These efforts aimed to enhance students’ metaliteracy and digital practice skills, ultimately strengthening their professional expertise and competitiveness in the job market.
