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Exploring the GenAI Literacy of Chinese University Students in EFL Learning

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  • Tongtong Li

    (Beijing Jiaotong University, China)

  • Yan Ding

    (Beijing Jiaotong University, China)

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Although research on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has expanded rapidly, limited attention has been given to students' GenAI literacy in English as a foreign language learning, particularly from a process-oriented perspective. To address this gap, a process-oriented analytical framework was proposed and applied to examine Chinese university students' GenAI literacy in English as a foreign language learning. The analysis drew on three datasets from the same cohort of 144 students: focus group transcripts, GenAI usage reports from a video presentation project, and presentation scripts developed with GenAI support. The findings reveal dual challenges in students' GenAI literacy: a tendency to underutilize advanced functionalities while over-relying on GenAI for basic tasks. Additionally, the results underscore the significant influence of contextual factors in shaping student–GenAI interactions. Theoretical and pedagogical implications of these findings are discussed.

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  • Tongtong Li & Yan Ding, 2025. "Exploring the GenAI Literacy of Chinese University Students in EFL Learning," International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching (IJCALLT), IGI Global, vol. 15(1), pages 1-24, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jcallt:v:15:y:2025:i:1:p:1-24
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