Reading and Writing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Winter 2026 > Humanities & Social Sciences > ENGL.3693 > 061

Course No: ENGL.3693-061; SIS Class Nbr: 1170; SIS Term: 3520
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

This course examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping reading, writing, and literacy across academic, professional, and creative contexts. Students will critically engage with AI tools for summarization, analysis, and composition while assessing their limitations, ethical risks, and impact on authorship.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: ENGL.1020 College Writing II. .
• Core Codes: AH, LOW COST
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Jill Pruett
• Materials: Low cost course materials available
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2026 Winter: Dec 29 to Jan 18
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Tuition: $1155
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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