What is the significance of learning Japanese in an era where AI technologies, such as translation and interpretation tools, are widely used? This lecture explores the importance of learning Japanese in the age of AI, discussing the limitations of translation technologies and the intrinsic value of language learning. By examining specific examples, we will also consider the potential of Japanese language learning for future society and careers. We hope this lecture will offer participants an opportunity to think about the unique charm and possibilities of Japanese beyond the reach of AI.
ScheduledThe Significance of Learning Japanese in the AI Era
Lecturer
Jaeho Lee/ WASEDA University (Professor)
Completed the Doctoral program at the Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University. Holds a Ph.D. in Human and Environmental Studies.
Specializes in quantitative linguistics, corpus linguistics, Japanese language education, applied linguistics, and cognitive linguistics.
Previously served as a researcher at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology and the Japan Foundation, as well as an associate professor at the University of Tsukuba. Has held current position since 2016.
Former director of the Mathematical Linguistic Society of Japan, councilor of the Association for Japanese Language Education, and overseas director of the Korean Association of Japanese Education. Received the Encouragement Award from the Association for Japanese Language Education in 2014.
Has made groundbreaking proposals on Japanese language education utilizing AI and ICT, with works such as “生成AIと日本語教育” (Generative AI and Japanese Language Education) and ”ICTを活用した日本語教育の展望” ( Prospects for Japanese Language Education Using ICT).
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Course outline
Lecture nameThe Significance of Learning Japanese in the AI Era
Date and timeFebruary 23, 2025 (Sunday) , 04:40 PM (JST) 〜 February 23, 2025 (Sunday) , 06:10 PM (JST)
Lecturer
Jaeho Lee
WASEDA University (Professor)
WASEDA University (Professor)
TargetTarget: International students or employees who have passed JLPT N2 or above.
* Non-Toyo University students can also take this course.
* Participation from abroad is highly welcomed.
* Non-Toyo University students can also take this course.
* Participation from abroad is highly welcomed.
Capacity1,000 participants per lecture (first-come-first-served basis)
Streaming service
Zoom
FeeFree
Application periodDecember 23, 2024 (Monday) , 12:00 AM (JST) ~ February 22, 2025 (Saturday) , 11:59 PM (JST)
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