Examination of Foreign Students’ Acquisition of Turkish Language Skills through Artificial Intelligence and Their Perceptions

Abstract

In recent years, the role of artificial intelligence in foreign language learning has garnered significant interest. Research has demonstrated the positive effects of artificial intelligence on language acquisition. This study aims to evaluate the impact of artificial intelligence on the development of the four fundamental skills of Turkish from the perspectives of the participants’ experiences and perceptions. The primary focus of the research is to analyze the effects of artificial intelligence usage on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in the context of learning Turkish as a foreign language. A qualitative research methodology was adopted, and a semi-structured interview form was utilized for data collection. The study involved 12 foreign students enrolled at Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University during the 2024-2025 academic year. The data obtained were analyzed through content analysis, revealing that artificial intelligence positively influences the four essential language skills of Turkish.

Keywords

• Artificial Intelligence
• Language Learning
• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking
• Listening

Yabancı Öğrencilerin Yapay Zekâ ile Türkçe Dil Becerisi Öğrenimi ve Algılarının İncelenmesi

Abstract

Yabancı dil öğreniminde teknolojik yeniliklerin artan etkisi, özellikle yapay zekânın sağladığı olanaklarla birlikte son yıllarda dikkat çekici şekilde artmıştır. Bu bağlamda araştırma, yapay zekânın Türkçenin dört temel becerisini geliştirmeye yönelik etkisini katılımcıların deneyim ve algıları üzerinden değerlendirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmanın odak noktası yabancı dil olarak Türkçe öğreniminde yapay zekâ kullanımının okuma, yazma, konuşma ve dinleme becerilerine etkisini analiz etmektedir. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemi benimsenmiş ve veri toplama sürecinde yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılmıştır. Araştırmaya 2024-2025 eğitim öğretim yılında Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen Üniversitesi’nde öğrenim gören 12 yabancı uyruklu öğrenci katılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler içerik analizi ile değerlendirilmiş ve yapay zekânın Türkçenin dört temel dil becerisini olumlu yönde etkilediği saptanmıştır.

Keywords

• Yapay Zekâ
• Dil Öğrenimi
• Okuma
• Yazma
• Konuşma
• Dinleme

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