Dear all, Please join us for a free Lancaster webinar on a very current topic (critical reflection on current developments and challenges in the use of AI): https://x.com/danagablas/status/1955682624455819296 [??] Navigating Challenges in the use of AI and GenAI in Applied Linguistics by Prof Tony McEnery

19 August 2025 | 2-3pm (UK time)

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Abstract: In the webinar, we will focus on the current developments in the use of GenAI and AI in applied linguistics. In particular, Prof Tony McEnery will explore the impact of AI on applied linguistics, reflecting on the alignment of contemporary AI research with the epistemological, ontological, and ethical traditions of applied linguistics. The talk will discuss the potential affordances of AI and GenAI for applied linguistics as well as some of the challenges that we face when employing AI and GenAI as part of applied linguistics research processes. The goal of this talk is to attempt to align perspectives in these disparate fields and forge a fruitful way ahead for further critical interrogation and integration of AI and GenAI into applied linguistics.

Best,

Vaclav

Professor Vaclav Brezina

Professor of Corpus Linguistics

Co-Director of the ESRC Centre for Corpus Approaches to Social Science

Lancaster, LA1 4YD

Office: County South, room C05 T: +44 (0)1524 510828

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