ChatGPT 활용 특수목적 영어(ESP) 교육: ESP 학습자의 독해력과 인식을 중심으로

Abstract

This study examined effects of ChatGPT on Korean college students’ business English reading comprehension and their perceptions of the AI tool. Fourteen college students enrolled in a business English course completed ESP reading tasks using ChatGPT as a learning aid over ten weeks. They were asked to take reading tests twice: a pre-test at the beginning of the semester and a post-test at the end of the semester. They also responded to questionnaires designed to measure their perceptions of ChatGPT and their affective satisfaction. Data were analyzed using paired sample t-tests with SPSS 25.0. Results showed that students significantly improved their reading skills over the semester. Furthermore, they regarded ChatGPT as a valuable tool for enhancing their reading proficiency. Most students expressed high levels of satisfaction with ChatGPT in their learning process. These positive effects have meaningful pedagogical implications for ESP teachers and learners, as ChatGPT can effectively support the teaching and learning of field-specific contents.