Shaping the Future of University Education: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education and Its Impact on Foreign Language and Chemistry Courses within Health Sciences Faculties

Ilgaz Tokay¹, Erkan Gokoluk², Anisa Zehra Filizdanoglu², Selen Durmaz², Shahrzad Kheirkhah², Zahra Rahpeimaei², Barbaros Akkurt³, Soykan Agar^2, and Muzaffer Elmas^4,

¹Istanbul Okan University, Coordination of Foreign Language, Tuzla 34959, Istanbul, Türkiye

²Kocaeli Health and Technology University, In Silico Drug Design Group, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kocaeli 41275, Türkiye

³Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Science and Letters, Department of Chemistry, Istanbul 34469, Türkiye

⁴Kocaeli Health and Technology University, University Rectorate, Kocaeli 41275, Türkiye

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Ilgaz Tokay, Erkan Gokoluk, Anisa Zehra Filizdanoglu, Selen Durmaz, Shahrzad Kheirkhah, Zahra Rahpeimaei, Barbaros Akkurt, Soykan Agar and Muzaffer Elmas. Shaping the Future of University Education: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education and Its Impact on Foreign Language and Chemistry Courses within Health Sciences Faculties. American Journal of Educational Research. 2025; 13(3):111-120. doi: 10.12691/education-13-3-2

Abstract

This review article investigates the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into the learning processes of chemistry students studying in foreign language coordinator programs, and examines how AI can support foreign language education in higher education. It considers the historical, current and emerging roles of AI in higher education settings, particularly its potential to improve the learning experiences of students in preparatory programs. The study underlines the importance of equipping chemistry students with the knowledge and tools to use AI in an efficient and ethical use in their education. It also underscores the important role that AI can play in foreign language teaching in faculties of health sciences, with particular emphasis on chemistry lectures. The research offers a detailed analysis of how AI can transform teaching and learning approaches in chemistry preparatory courses, especially in areas like curriculum development and educational applications. Additionally, the paper deals with the main challenges, advantages and ethical issues related to the use of AI in education, examining how both students and academics can benefit from AI to improve learning outcomes. It also investigates how AI can offer more impactful syllabus preparation and teaching techniques while maintaining ethical standards. The paper also addresses the ethical consequences of integrating AI technologies into educational settings, discussing both potential benefits and risks. In the end, the paper stresses the importance of using AI in education in an ethically appropriate way, emphasizing the need for a responsible and ethically mindful practice. The paper finishes by reflecting on how AI can shape the future of higher education, underlining the importance of addressing its moral and social implications while capitalizing on its potential to foster growth and renewal in education.

Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adaptive Learning Systems Chemistry Education Foreign Language Education AI-powered Tutoring History of chemistry science

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