Giorgio Iemmolo on the Value of Learning New Languages
Linguist Giorgio Iemmolo argues that, despite rapid advances in AI translation tools, learning foreign languages remains essential because languages encode distinct cultural and argumentative structures. Research comparing English and German scientific texts shows that language choice shapes argument flow, voice, and reader engagement. The Language Center of UZH and ETH Zurich offers over 500 language courses annually, including new academic communication workshops for employees and doctoral students.
Linguist Giorgio Iemmolo argues that, despite rapid advances in AI translation tools, learning foreign languages remains essential because languages encode distinct cultural and argumentative structures. Research comparing English and German scientific texts shows that language choice shapes argument flow, voice, and reader engagement. The Language Center of UZH and ETH Zurich offers over 500 language courses annually, including new academic communication workshops for employees and doctoral students.
It underscores the importance of linguistic expertise for developing and evaluating AI translation systems in Switzerland’s leading AI research hubs at UZH and ETH Zurich.
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