Résumé:
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.
