The Effects of the AIGC Software on English Majors: Professional Competence, Individual Perceptions, and Career Planning

Qianjun Wei

doi:10.54097/8gtrdv22

Authors

Qianjun Wei

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/8gtrdv22

Keywords:

AIGC, English major teaching, translation ability, personal perception, career planning.

Abstract

In recent years, the application of AIGC-type software in the teaching of English majors has become more and more widespread and attracted much attention. This study aims to investigate the application value and use satisfaction of AIGC-type software in teaching English majors, as well as the effects on students' individual ability and cognition. The study adopts a natural experimental method to collect data through questionnaires and interviews with ten English majors as research subjects. The study shows that AIGC-type software can effectively improve students' translation ability and self-confidence, but there are differences in the demand and acceptance of AIGC among students of different academic and ability levels; students' willingness to use AIGC is generally on the rise and their satisfaction is high, but there are still some questions and concerns; AIGC-type software can help students clarify their career planning, but their future roles may not be a replacement for human translators, but an aid for translators.

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