45735 – AI & Soft Skills (AI및소프트스킬) 

• Consultations on request on Monday (by appointment via the EDWARD system).

• I'm happy to arrange times to meet individually in Zoom. Just let me know! 

• Q&A during classes.

• Answering questions on Facebook (I am here).

• Answering questions by e-mail.

• Be punctual: Being late to class disrupts the learning environment for yourself and your classmates. Please make an effort to arrive at class on time and be considerate of your fellow students.

• Keep your phone on silent: Turn off the sound and vibration on your phone and put it away during class. 

• Get permission to leave class: If you need to leave class early or absent yourself, ask the professor first. This helps ensure you don't miss any important information or disrupt the class.

• Stay awake and engaged: Do your best to stay awake and focused during class. If you find it difficult to stay awake, try sitting up front or finding ways to engage with the material.

• Ask questions: If you have questions or need clarification on a topic, don't hesitate to ask. This is a great way to ensure that you understand the material and can actively participate in class discussions.

• Be considerate of your classmates: Avoid distracting or annoying your classmates, such as talking during lectures or playing games on your phone. Be respectful of their right to learn and concentrate.

• Seek help if you have problems with the attendance app: If you are having trouble with the attendance app or any other technical problems, don't hesitate to reach out to your department or college office for help.

• Certificates of absence: To ensure that your certificate of absence is properly recorded and accounted for, please submit it only through the EDWARD system. 

• Homework submission: To ensure that your homework is properly submitted and graded, please use the CTL system. 

• Attendance: 20%

• Assignments: 20%

• Project: 30%

• Final exam: 40%

• The engineering terms you learn (glossary) will help you in your future international collaborations. This could be very useful for you to become more successful in the future as languages play an essential role in the cooperation between countries and companies. As we all know, South Korea is an export-oriented country. Knowledge of English and other official languages of the UN will strengthen you as a professional.

• AI knowledge combined with soft skills will be valuable for future international collaborations, enabling students to work effectively with global teams and use AI tools to improve communication across borders.

• The ability to collaborate with AI tools will be useful in analysing and solving complex problems in various industries such as business, healthcare, education and technology, using AI to improve decision-making and productivity.

• AI-powered communication tools can help students create professional presentations and documents, enhancing their ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively, which is essential for both academic and career success.

• Students who are proficient in both AI and soft skills will have a competitive advantage in the job market, as these skills are increasingly in demand in industries that use AI for innovation, project management and customer relations.

• AI tools can support critical thinking and decision making, which are essential for students pursuing careers in fields such as data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence, allowing them to tackle challenges in innovative ways.

• AI can be applied in leadership roles to improve management strategies, helping students track team performance, analyse data and guide decisions through AI-powered analytics tools, improving efficiency and collaboration.

• AI skills combined with soft skills can be used to design personalised learning experiences, helping students and professionals create tailored approaches to education, training and self-improvement.

• AI and soft skills are essential for navigating future work trends, as students will need to adapt to rapidly evolving work environments where AI will handle routine tasks while humans contribute creativity, emotional intelligence and strategic thinking.

• AI can be used to improve negotiation and interpersonal skills, particularly in cross-cultural contexts, where AI-powered tools can simulate real-time translation and improve understanding of cultural nuances to enhance communication in diverse environments.

• By mastering AI and soft skills, students will enhance their adaptability, intelligence and creativity, preparing them for future jobs where success will depend on both cognitive skills and the emotional intelligence required to work with AI systems.

Assignments for Korean students will include a frequency dictionary. Prof. Ziatdinov believes that "studying a frequency dictionary for each forthcoming lecture will lead to a better understanding of the lecture content and improve learners' language skills." (The Korea Times, a sister paper of 한국일보) .