EXPLORING TEACHERS’ AND STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE ROLE OF USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS IN ENHANCING EFL STUDENTS’ LINGUISTIC CREATIVITY

Abstract

In the field of language learning, the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on various linguistic phenomena is a relevant focus, since the learning systems are displaying signs of AI integration. This latter has made teaching and learning contexts question its impact on language learners' Linguistic Creativity (LC); hence, it is high time to discuss the route of possible influence AI has on it. Therefore, this research aims to explore EFL teachers’ and students’ attitudes towards the role of AI in enhancing English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ Linguistic Creativity. In this respect, a combination of qualitative and quantitative method was employed where two questionnaires were administered to EFL teachers and students at Guelma University for the academic year 2024/2025, to collect quantitative and qualitative data. Consequently, the analyzed results reveal that EFL teachers and students hold positive attitudes towards the use of AI to enhance EFL students’ LC, provided that they follow ethical and moderate use. To ensure the latter, EFL departments need to integrate a course within their curriculum dedicated to teaching AI literacy.