An Exploratory Research on the Perceptions and Attitudes of Chinese University Students Towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education as Liberal Arts Courses

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· 발행기관 : 인하대학교 교육연구소
· 수록지 정보 : 교육문화연구 / 30권 / 4호 / 479 ~ 497페이지
· 저자명 : 여열, 이용직

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In the Fourth Industrial Revolution era, awareness of artificial intelligence and the ability to apply it within one's field are essential skills for university students majoring in computer-related fields and non-majors. The Chinese Ministry of Education has emphasized the "Artificial Intelligence + N" education model, initiating AI education as a liberal arts subject for non-majors in Chinese universities. Consequently, when designing AI courses for non-majors, it is crucial to thoroughly understand the AI learning experiences, perceptions, and attitudes of a diverse student population. This study aims to investigate the perceptions of AI learning experiences and attitudes towards AI education among non-majors at a Chinese university to inform the future direction of AI education as a liberal arts subject. To achieve this, a survey was conducted in the first semester of 2023, targeting 607 non-major students at S University in China. The study yielded the following results: First, most Chinese university students hold very positive perceptions of AI education and strongly believe in the necessity of AI education for non-majors. Second, statistically significant differences in perceptions and attitudes towards AI were observed based on whether students had prior AI learning experiences. Students with AI learning experiences before entering university had more positive perceptions of AI than those without such experiences. These findings suggest potential directions for AI education as a liberal arts subject in Chinese universities and provide valuable insights for designing AI courses tailored to non-majors.

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